Iranians vote in parliamentary elections

TEHRAN – Voting for parliamentary elections began across Iran on Friday at 8:00 a.m.

Leader casts vote in parliamentary, Assembly of Experts elections

TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei cast his vote early on Friday both for the 11th parliamentary elections and the mid-term election for the Assembly of Experts. 

Ayatollah Khamenei: Voting is a civil right 

Ayatollah Khamenei: More voter turnout will lead to stronger parliament 

TEHRAN – Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Leader of the Islamic Revolution, said on Tuesday that if more people vote in the elections the next parliament will be “stronger”.

Iranian nation resistance against ‘wild American monster’ has surprised world 

TEHRAN - Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Saturday that the Iranian nation has thus far resisted successfully against the enemies’ propaganda and plots, noting that the nation’s determination in the face of the “wild American monster” has surprised observers worldwide.

To prevent war, Iran must become powerful: Leader  

TEHRAN – To prevent a war against itself, Iran must increase its military power, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution suggested on Saturday, noting that being militarily vulnerable will prompt the enemy to take action against the country.

Leader: Deal of the Century will die prior to Trump’s death

Those who love Iran should vote in elections, Ayatollah Khamenei notes

TEHRAN - Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei said on Wednesday that the U.S. president’s “deal of the century” plan for the future of Israel and Palestine will die before Donald Trump’s life comes to an end. 

Leader hopes for speedy recovery of Ayatollah Sistani

TEHRAN - Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in a message on Friday, prayed for a speedy recovery of Grand Ayatollah Ali Sistani who had undergone surgery on Thursday.

‘The gentlemen behind the negotiating table are those terrorists of Baghdad airport’

Leader: E3 cannot bring Iranian nation to its knees, as America could not

TEHRAN — Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says the three European countries that are part of the nuclear deal cannot bring the Iranian nation to its knees.

Leader orders probe into passenger plane crash

TEHRAN - Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday expressed deep condolences to the bereaved families of the victims of the Ukrainian passenger plane, urging the Armed Forces General Staff to launch investigations into the downing of the plane that was caused by a human error on Wednesday morning.

Ayatollah Khamenei: Americans must leave the region

TEHRAN - Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Wednesday that the United States’ “corruptive presence” in the region must come to an end.

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Some reactions to Soleimani’s assassination

More reasons for American troops to feel welcome and safe?

The assassination of revered General Qassem Soleimani this Friday can be considered at best as shot first and make excuses later, a typical of American cowboy posture. It is hard to place confidence in U.S. President Donald Trump, who lies almost daily about matters large and small. His short-sighted nature on decisions regarding national security (including call off strikes against Iran 10 minutes before impact, invite the Taliban to Camp David and abandoning the Kurds, buddying up with Kim Jung-un, are to name a few).

By Yuram Abdullah Weiler

Red Line Crossed: U.S. assassination of Qasem Soleimani

“Shahid Soleimani is the international face of the resistance and all who have a heart-felt connection to the resistance seek his blood revenge.” —Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei

By Javad Heirannia

Iranians view the killing of Soleimani as an act of war: Paul Pillar

TEHRAN – Professor Paul Pillar, who was CIA intelligence analyst for 28 years, tells that Trump often does not understand the nature and consequences of his own actions.

Leader vows ‘tough revenge’ for Gen. Soleimani’s martyrdom

TEHRAN — Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei released a message on Friday to express his deepest condolences over the martyrdom of Commander of the IRGC Quds Force Major General Qassem Soleimani, saying Iran will take tough revenge on the criminals who killed the top Iranian general.

Cleric: Petrol plan would have fallen without Leader’s support

TEHRAN – The implementation of the petrol subsidy reform plan would have failed if it was not for the Leader’s timely support, said an interim Friday prayer preacher.

Leader urges Islamic mercy in regard to recent riots

TEHRAN - The Leader of the Islamic Revolution on Wednesday urged relevant state bodies to honor Islamic mercy in regard to those who committed violent acts and caused insecurity in the protests that followed a rise in gas price.

People stage rally in Tehran to condemn violent acts

TEHRAN – People poured into Tehran’s main streets in very large numbers on Monday afternoon to show their allegiance to the Islamic Republic system and deplore rioters who misused the peaceful protests against an increase in gas price to commit acts of violence.

In recent security issues we have repelled the enemy: Leader

TEHRAN - Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said late on Tuesday that the Iranians have repelled the enemy in various military, political and security arenas.

‘Rise in petrol price should not spread to other commodities’

Leader backs decision to ration gasoline, raise price

TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Sunday morning supported a recent government decision to ration gasoline and increase it price.

‘Elimination of Israel is nothing but throwing thugs like Netanyahu out’

Leader: Elimination of Israel doesn’t mean elimination of Jewish people

TEHRAN – The Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Friday that “elimination of Israel does not mean the elimination of the Jewish people,” rather it means that all Palestinians, including Jews, Christians and Muslims, drive some thugs like Benyamin Netanyahu out of their homeland.

Leader says 1953 coup marks beginning of U.S. hostility against Iran 

TEHRAN – The Leader of the Islamic Revolution said on Sunday that the U.S. enmity against Tehran dates back to a Washington-sponsored coup against the legal government of Iran in 1953, noting that the U.S. in now weaker than that time but more “barbaric and flagrant”.

Leader condoles with Lebanon on demise of renowned scholar

TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei has extended his condolences over the demise of the Lebanese scholar Ayatollah Seyed Jafar Morteza-Ameli.

Iran was able to build atomic bomb but it didn’t, Leader says 

Ayatollah Khamenei: Use of nuclear bomb is absolutely anti-sharia 

TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution said in remarks on Wednesday that although Iran was able to build nuclear weapons it did not do so because according to Islamic sharia it is absolutely banned and there is no reason to waste money for production and stockpile of such weapons.