The Leader of the Islamic Revolution met today with leaders, government managers and staff, and social, political, and cultural figures. He said that the country's natural and human capabilities are suitable for meeting the people's expectations. He emphasised the necessity of forming a think tank to determine ways by which everyone can participate in realising the slogan of the year. He said, "Any effort for the welfare of the people and the progress of the country is a task in the way of God." Referring to the two defeats of the criminal Zionist regime in the Al Aqsa Flood operation and in not realising their goals from the attack on Gaza, Ayatollah Khamenei said, "This year's Quds Day, God willing, will be transformed into an international outcry against the oppressive regime, with the shining light of the Iranian nation and the presence of Muslim and freedom-loving nations."
Ayatollah Imam Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, delivered a message on the occasion of the martyrdom of General Rasheed Islam, the brave Islamic commander, Brigadier General of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Mohammad Reza Zahedi, General Rasheed Islam and a number of his comrades at the hands of the usurping and hated Zionist regime. He said, "We will make them regret this crime and anything like it, with the power and help of God."
In a meeting on March 26, 2024, with Mr Ismail Haniyeh, the Head of the Political Bureau of Hamas, and his accompanying delegation, Ayatollah Imam Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, honoured the unparalleled steadfastness of the Palestinian resistance forces and the people of Gaza. He said, “The historic patience of the people of Gaza in the face of the crimes and savagery of the Zionist regime, which the West fully supports, is a remarkable phenomenon that truly honours Islam, advancing the Palestinian issue to the forefront of the world attention despite the enemy’s desires.”
On Nowruz, the Persian New Year's Day, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution stressed the necessity for officials to plan and make efforts to "engage and mobilise the efforts, assets, and innovations of the nation" in the economic arena. He considered it essential to realise the very important slogan for 2024, "Boost Production with People Participation." He also underscored the impact of improved economic development on the spiritual and worldly lives of the people."
On the first day of the blessed month of Ramadan, the "Intimacy with the Qur'an Gathering" was held on 12th March 2024 in the presence of Ayatollah Imam Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, in the Imam Khomeini's (RA) Hussainiya.
The Grand Ayatollah Ali Khamenei met with the 24,000 Martyrs of Khuzestan Congress organisers on February 27, 2024. He praised the people of Khuzestan for their heroism and sacrifice during the Sacred Defence. He said that their success resulted from the combination of their high motivation and their faith (Ima'n). Referring to the late Imam Khomeini's choice of the term "Islamic Republic" for Iran's political system, he said that the Imam's choice reflected his deep understanding of Islam and the Iranian people. He added that the key to the Islamic Republic's survival and progress has been its reliance on both the civic power of the people and Islam.
The Grand Ayatollah Imam Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, met with the participants at the 40th International Quran Memorization and Recitation Competition on 22 February 2024. He said that acting upon the teachings of the Quran is the solution to the needs of humanity and human societies. He criticised the leaders of Islamic countries for not acting upon the teachings and instructions of the Quran.
On the auspicious occasion of the Eid al-Mab'ath (Celebration of the divine Investiture) of the Prophet Muhammad Mustafa (PBUH), Ayatollah Imam Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, met with officials and administrators of the government, ambassadors and representatives of Islamic countries, and other people from different walks of life. He called the divine investiture (Mab’ath) of prophecy upon the Prophet (PBUH) as what causes worldly and otherworldly development and happiness, and referring to the bitter incident of Gaza and the continuing crimes of the Zionist regime, he said, “The tragedy of Gaza is a tragedy for all humanity. It shows that the current world order is completely fabricated and hence unsustainable and will ultimately fall apart.”
On 23rd January 2024, Ayatollah Imam Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, criticised the performance of officials from Islamic countries in their response to the very important issue of Gaza.
In a meeting with Friday prayer leaders nationwide, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution stressed that the people's presence, will, and action are fundamental principles in Islam. He praised the Iranian people for their loyalty, patience, enthusiasm, intelligence, and selflessness. He said, “These people, even if they appear different, are believers, and their hearts are with God. One must truly recognise their worth and deeply cherish them with love.”
The esteemed Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Imam Khamenei, conveyed his condolences to the scholars and seminaries of Pakistan following the passing away of the revered scholar Hojatoleslam wal-Muslimeen Haj Sheikh Mohsen Ali Najafi.
On the anniversary of the historic uprising of the people of Qom on January 9, 1978, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution addressed a large gathering in that city. He highlighted the extraordinary impact that the people had by the remarkable impact of their presence and their pioneering role in all other areas. He saw this as a potent strategy pivotal to Imam Khomeini's leadership and the Islamic system. He identified a strategy of the enemies of the pure land of Iran, especially that of the United States and the Zionists, to discourage and exclude people from the scene.
Ayatollah Imam Khamenei issued a message following the martyrdom of several pilgrims in a terrorist incident on their way to Martyrs Cemetery (Golzar Shahada) in Kerman to visit the shrine of Martyr Soleimani.
During his meeting with the family of Martyr Commander Soleimani this afternoon, Ayatollah Imam Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, said that the popularisation of the martyr's name, memory and characteristics was due to his sincerity. He said, “The most important role and service of this noble martyr has been the revival of the Resistance Front in the region.”
In an impassioned meeting with thousands of the proud people of Khuzestan and Kerman provinces, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution called the March 2 elections important and decisive and the basis for transformation. In explaining the importance of the Islamic Consultative Assembly in solving existing problems and determining the direction the country should take, he said, “Prepare the nation to hold elections in the best way possible, that is, with four characteristics: strong and enthusiastic participation, real competition between different factions and perspectives, real vigour and full security."