Leader: Iran will continue to strengthen defense power

TEHRAN – Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Leader of the Islamic Revolution, reiterated on Thursday that Iran will continue to strengthen its defense power regardless of the pressure by the West.

Haj Ali Akbari named Tehran Friday prayer leader

TEHRAN - Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has appointed Mohammad Javad Haj Ali Akbari as interim Friday prayer leader in Tehran.

Leader says Shahroudi’s death distressed all those who understand his status in wisdom and knowledge

Figures saddened over Ayatollah Shahroudi’s passing

TEHRAN - Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has expressed sorrow over the death of Ayatollah Hashemi Shahroudi, chairman of the Expediency Council.

Police performance should be Confidence-Building: Ayatollah Khamenei

TEHRAN - Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Sunday that performance of police forces should be “wise”, “Confidence-Building” and “reassuring” for the people.

Tehran mayor meets Leader

TEHRAN – Mayor of Tehran, Pirouz Hanachi, visited the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Monday, ISNA reported.

Unity required more than ever, Rouhani says

TEHRAN – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Friday that “unity”, “trust” and “hope on future” are required more than ever.

Ayatollah Khamenei: Referendum is solution to Palestine issue

TEHRAN - Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said on Sunday that Iran proposes referendum among the native Palestinians as the solution to the Palestine issue.

Ayatollah Khamenei: Scientific progress in Islamic world is essential

TEHRAN - Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said on Saturday that “unity and integrity” and also “serious move to make scientific advances in all sciences” are the most important needs of the Islamic world.

Ayatollah Khamenei calls U.S. Treasury ‘economic war room’

TEHRAN - Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said on Monday that the U.S. Treasury Department is “economic war room” against Iran.

New generation more prepared to repel enemy: Leader

TEHRAN - Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Saturday that today’s youth generation is more prepared than the earlier generation to repel enemy.

West wants to deprive Iran of missile power and then bully it, Ayatollah Khamenei warns

Leader: Iran against WMDs but promotes defense power

TEHRAN - Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said on Sunday that Iran considers nuclear bomb and other weapons of mass destruction as religiously banned, but does anything necessary to increase its defense capability.

By Negar Asadi

Huge turnout in marches marking Islamic Revolution anniversary

TEHARN – Iranians poured into the streets in large numbers on Sunday to mark the 39th anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution and express their loyalty to the Islamic republic system.

Leader orders allocation of $200m for Kermanshah quake victims

TEHRAN – Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei approved withdrawal of $200 million from the National Development Fund to assist Kermanshah quake victims, Majlis speaker Ali Larijani said on Tuesday.

Leader calls for boosting Armed Forces capability

TEHRAN - Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said on Sunday that the power of Armed Forces should be strengthened to maintain the nation’s invulnerability.

Iran’s presence in intl. waters should continue: Ayatollah Khamenei

TEHRAN - Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei insisted on Tuesday that the presence of the Iranian navy in international waters should continue unabated.

Realities show U.S. is Iran’s main enemy: Ayatollah Khamenei

TEHRAN - Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Thursday that backing down in the face of the U.S. bullying will make it more “pushy” and “brazen”, noting realities and experiences show that the U.S. remains the main enemy of Iran.

Leader: Ayatollah Mustafa Khomeini was outstanding in knowledge and courage

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said on Sunday that Ayatollah Seyyed Mustafa Khomeini was unique for his scholarly talents, courage, and manner of resistance.

Leader calls Hajj best opportunity to neutralize enemies’ propaganda

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said on Tuesday that Hajj is best opportunity to neutralize propaganda and promotional activities of the enemies.

Govt. prioritizes cutting unemployment: Rouhani

TEHRAN – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Saturday that his government prioritizes cutting unemployment and creating over 900,000 job opportunities per year.

Leader calls martyr Hojaji example of revolution’s outgrowth

TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said Monday that martyr Mohsen Hojaji is a clear example of the Islamic and revolutionary outgrowth.

Ayatollah Khamenei formally endorses Rouhani as president

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has formally endorsed Hassan Rouhani as president, paving the way for him to take office for a second term as the head of Iran’s 12th administration.

Leader: Riyadh responsible for Hajj security  

TEHRAN – In comments on Sunday, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution demanded Saudi Arabia provide a safe environment for Hajj pilgrims, particularly Iranians, reminding Riyadh of its “responsibility” for the annual ritual.   

Ayatollah Khamenei mocks Trump’s sword dance with backward Saudi rulers

TEHRAN - Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Sunday ridiculed U.S. President Donald Trump’s sword dance with Saudi Arabia’s backward and tribal rulers, noting they are allying against Iran in vain.

Leader, senior officials donate $170,000 to free prisoners

TEHRAN — Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, President Hassan Rouhani, Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani, and Judiciary Chief Ayatollah Sadeq Larijani made a total of 6.83 billion rials (nearly $170,000) in contributions to help free prisoners who had committed involuntary crimes.

Reelected Rouhani meets Supreme Leader

TEHRAN – Hassan Rouhani, who was reelected president in the May 19 presidential election, met on Tuesday with Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

By Ali Kushki

Ex-President Ahmadinejad registers for May presidential election

TEHRAN - Former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad submitted his name for registration for the May 19 presidential election on Wednesday in an apparent reversal of earlier promises not to run.