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Ayatollah Khamenei meeting with new members of the Assembly of Experts
Ayatollah Khamenei meeting with new members of the Assembly of Experts
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei calls for vigilance against “soft war” mounted by the West and aimed at weakening the power elements within the country. Ayatollah Khamenei made the remarks as he received members of the newly-elected members of the Assembly of Experts.
Ayatollah Khamenei meeting with India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Ayatollah Khamenei meeting with India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says combating terrorism must be assigned to Muslim states, expressing regret that terrorist activities are wrongly attributed to Islam. "Of course, such a fight must be conducted by those Muslim nations that are not following the US and Western policies because these countries (the latter) have no real and serious intention for the fight against terrorists," Ayatollah Khamenei said in a meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Tehran.
Ayatollah Khamenei meeting with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani
Ayatollah Khamenei meeting with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says that unlike certain governments such as the US and Britain, the Islamic Republic has always treated Afghans with respect and hospitality. In a meeting with visiting Afghan President Ashraf Ghani in Tehran, Ayatollah Khamenei also called for the settlement of the issue of border waters.
Ayatollah Khamenei addressing graduates of Imam Hossein Military Academy
Ayatollah Khamenei addressing graduates of Imam Hossein Military Academy
Addressing a commencement ceremony for graduates of Imam Hossein (PBUH) Military Academy in Tehran on Monday, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the US hostility against the Islamic Republic stems from Iran’s defiance of Washington’s arrogant policies, adding: “The main cause of all these enmities and fabrication of pretexts is [Iran’s] defiance of the Arrogance (a reference to the hegemonic powers led by the US).”
Ayatollah Khamenei appoints new IRIB chief
Ayatollah Khamenei appoints new IRIB chief
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei issues an edict accepting resignation of the head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), Mohammad Sarafraz, and appointing Abdolali Ali Asgari as his successor.
Ayatollah Khamenei meeting with South Korean President, Park Geun-Hye
Ayatollah Khamenei meeting with South Korean President, Park Geun-Hye
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says Iran and South Korea must build relations that are impervious to Washington's spite and bias. “The relations between Iran and South Korea must not hinge upon sanctions and must not be affected by the US influence and malice, rather the communications between the two countries must be continuous, sustainable, strong and cordial’,” Ayatollah Khamenei said in a meeting with visiting South Korean President, Park Geun-Hye, in Tehran.
Ayatollah Khamenei meets with teachers from across Iran
Ayatollah Khamenei meets with teachers from across Iran
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says Iran must show off its military power to the US in the Persian Gulf waters. “The Persian Gulf coast and much of the coasts of the Sea of Oman belong to this powerful [Iranian] nation, therefore we have to be present in this region, [stage] maneuvers and show off our power,” the Leader said on Monday in a meeting with thousands of teachers.
Ayatollah Khamene meeting with South African president Jacob Zuma
Ayatollah Khamene meeting with South African president Jacob Zuma
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, in a meeting with visiting South African President Jacob Zuma in Tehran on Sunday, calls on independent states to step up their cooperation in the face of disruptive measures taken by arrogant powers, saying: “Independent countries must close ranks as much as possible and increase their cooperation in spite of disruptive measures taken by certain arrogant powers.”
Ayatollah Khamenei meeting with Italy’s Prime Minister Matteo Renzi
Ayatollah Khamenei meeting with Italy’s Prime Minister Matteo Renzi
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei criticizes visits by European delegations to Iran for failing to yield tangible and practical results, saying Tehran must be able to feel the outcome of such visits. Ayatollah Khamenei made the remarks in a meeting with Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi and his accompanying delegation in the Iranian capital, Tehran, which was also attended by Iranian President Hassan Rouhani.
Ayatollah Khamenei meeting with Kazakhstan’s President Nursultan Nazarbayev
Ayatollah Khamenei meeting with Kazakhstan’s President Nursultan Nazarbayev
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says in a meeting with Kazakhstan’s President Nursultan Nazarbayev in Tehran that certain powers, the US in particular, are neither honest nor serious in the fight against terrorism. Ayatollah Khamenei also stressed the importance of enhancing cooperation between Tehran and Astana in different political, economic and international fields as well as in the fight against terrorism.
Ayatollah Khamenei’s meeting with commanders of Iran’s Armed Forces
Ayatollah Khamenei’s meeting with commanders of Iran’s Armed Forces
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei tells a group of senior military commanders in Tehran on Sunday that the Iranian Armed Forces are required to enhance their “military might” along with “spiritual and religious motivations," adding that in the Islamic Republic establishment, “operational capability and spiritual motivations of the armed forces must be upgraded on a daily basis.”

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