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Supreme Leader's Speech at Eighth Graduation Ceremony of Army Cadets
The following is the full text of the speech delivered on November 17, 2014 by Ayatollah Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, at the eighth graduation ceremony of army cadets held at Imam Ali (a.s.) University.
Supreme Leader Meets with Nouri al-Maliki Vice President of Iraq
Ayatollah Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution met Monday morning with Nouri al-Maliki, Vice President of Iraq. Speaking at the meeting, His Eminence praised the courage, power and management of Mr. al-Maliki and the great services that he rendered - during his term as the Prime Minister of Iraq - on the path of preserving stability, independence and progress of this country.
Supreme Leader Meets with Hajj Officials
Ayatollah Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, met Tuesday morning with officials in charge of this year's hajj. Speaking at the meeting, His Eminence stated that planning for increasing the efficiency of Hajj by adopting an innovative outlook towards the spiritual and intellectual needs of hajj pilgrims and confronting falsehoods and the propaganda of the enemies of Islam is an absolute necessity.
Supreme Leader Leads Public Prayer on Occasion of Ayatollah Mahdavi Kani's Demise
Ayatollah Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, led public prayers on the occasion of the demise of Ayatollah Mahdavi Kani, the head of the Assembly of Experts.
Supreme Leader Meets with Prime Minister of Iraq
Ayatollah Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, met Tuesday morning with Haider al-Abadi, Prime Minister of Iraq, and his accompanying delegation. Speaking at the meeting, His Eminence described the security, welfare, power and dignity of Iraq as very important.
Supreme Leader Meets with Secretary General of Islamic Jihad Movement in Palestine
Ayatollah Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, met Thursday morning with Ramadhan Abdullah, Secretary General of Islamic Jihad Movement in Palestine, and his accompanying delegation.
Supreme Leader's Speech on the Occasion Eid al-Ghadir
The following is the full text of the speech delivered on September 13, 2014 by Ayatollah Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, in a meeting with people from different social backgrounds. The meeting was held in Imam Khomeini Hussainiyah on the occasion of Eid al-Ghadir.
Supreme Leader’s Hajj Message 2014
In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
And all praise to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and Allah's greetings upon Muhammad and his pure Household.
Enthusiastic and respectful greetings and peace upon you, blessed ones, who said "labbaik" to the Quranic invitation and hastened to the gathering in God's House.
Supreme Leaders Meets with Military Commanders
Ayatollah Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, met Wednesday morning with a number of high-ranking military and police commanders. Speaking at the meeting, which was held on the occasion of Sacred Defense Week, His Eminence described the Sacred Defense Era as a source of dignity for the people of Iran, stressing: “The experience of the eight-year Sacred Defense Era showed that despite all difficulties, pressures, financial shortcomings and other problems, we can stand up against the bullying and unreasonable expectations of global powers with firm determination and reliance on God.”
Supreme Leader Interview Before Being Discharged from Hospital
The following is the full text of an interview with Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, before being discharged from hospital following his operation on September 8, 2014.
Ulama and Political Personalities from Throughout the World of Islam Visit Supreme Leader in Hospita
A number of participants in the Congress of "Ulama of Islam in Support of Palestinian Resistance" visited Ayatollah Khamenei in hospital.
Ayatollah Javadi Amoli and Ayatollah Kharrazi Visit Supreme Leader in Hospital
Ayatollah Javadi Amoli and Ayatollah Sayyid Mohsen Kharrazi, member of the Assembly of Experts, visited Ayatollah Khamenei in hospital this Tuesday and prayed for his health.
Officials and Military Commanders Visit Supreme Leader in Hospital
Following the Supreme Leader's operation this morning, Ali Larijani, Speaker of the Majlis, Ayatollah Hashemi Shahroudi, head of the Supreme Board of Arbitration and Coordination, Eshaq Jahangiri, the First Vice President, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the former president of the Islamic Republic, Ali Shamkhani, the Supreme Leader's Representative in the National Security Council, and a number of military commanders and officials of the Islamic Republic visited Ayatollah Khamenei in hospital and prayed for his recovery.
Secretary General of Hezbollah Expresses Gratification with Supreme Leader's Health
Following the operation conducted on Ayatollah Khamenei, Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Sayyid Hassan Nasrallah, Secretary General of Hezbollah, spoke to Ayatollah Khamenei by phone and inquired about his health. He expressed his gratification with the general health of the Supreme Leader and prayed that he would recover as soon as possible.
Officials Visit Supreme Leader in Hospital
Ayatollah Amoli Larijani, head of the judiciary branch, Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani, head of the Expediency Council, Ayatollah Jannati, chairman of the Guardian Council and Hujjat ul-Islam Sayyid Hassan Khomeini visited Ayatollah Khamenei in hospital this afternoon, following the Supreme Leader's operation this morning. They expressed their satisfaction with the Supreme Leader's condition and prayed for his health and length of life.
President Hujjat ul-Islam Rohani Visits Supreme Leader in Hospital
President Rohani visited Ayatollah Khamenei in hospital, following the Supreme Leader's operation this morning. The President said that all people should pray for His Eminence's health, length of life and increased opportunities in service of the people of Iran and the world of Islam.
Head of Medical Team: Supreme Leader in Good Health
Dr. Marandi, head of the Supreme Leader's medical team, has expressed his satisfaction with the results of the operation conducted this morning. He said that the procedure was conducted with local anesthesia, without the need for general anesthesia, and that His Eminence is in good health.
Supreme Leader Undergoes Successful Surgery
Ayatollah Khamenei, Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, underwent successful routine prostate surgery Monday morning in a public hospital.
While en route to the hospital this morning, His Eminence responded to questions by the IRIB and said: "I will undergo surgery and I am on the way to the hospital now."
