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Supreme Leader Appoints Dr. Jalili as Member of Expediency Council
Ayatollah Khamenei the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution appointed Dr. Saeed Jalili as member of the Expediency Council. The following is the full text of this edict issued on September 12, 2013.

Supreme Leader Appoints Admiral Shamkhani as His Representative in Supreme National Security Council
Ayatollah Khamenei the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution appointed Admiral Ali Shamkhani as his representative in the Supreme National Security Council. The following is the full text of this edict issued on September 12, 2013.
Supreme Leader’s Speech in Meeting with Hajj Officials
The following is the full text of the speech delivered on September 11, 2013 by Ayatollah Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, in a meeting with officials in charge of hajj affairs.
Supreme Leader's Speech in Meeting with President Rouhani and Cabinet Members
The following is the full text of the speech delivered on August 28, 2013 by Ayatollah Khamenei, the Supreme leader of the Islamic Revolution, in a meeting with President Hassan Rouhani and his cabinet members. The meeting was held on the occasion of Government Week.
Supreme Leader Meets with Sultan of Oman
Ayatollah Khamenei the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution met Monday morning with the Sultan of Oman, Qaboos bin Said, and his accompanying delegation. Speaking at the meeting, His Eminence referred to the friendly and warm relations between Iran and Oman, stressing: "There are many areas - particularly areas related to gas - in which the two countries can develop their relations even more than before."
Supreme Leader's Speech to Government Officials and Ambassadors of Islamic Countries
The following is the full text of the speech delivered on August 9, 2013 by Ayatollah Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, in a meeting with government officials of the Islamic Republic of Iran and ambassadors of Islamic countries. The meeting was held on the occasion of Eid ul-Fitr.
Supreme Leader's Sermons during Eid ul-Fitr Prayers
The following is the full text of the sermons delivered on August 9, 2013 by Ayatollah Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, during Eid ul-Fitr prayers in Tehran.
Supreme Leader's Edict Approving Presidency
Ayatollah Khamenei the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution formally approved the presidency of Hojjatoleslam Hassan Rouhani. The following is the full text of this edict issued on August 3, 2013.
Supreme Leader Meets with Students
Ayatollah Khamenei the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution met Sunday evening with a group of students. At the meeting, His Eminence referred to different scientific, academic, cultural, social, economic and political issues. He also pointed to the relationship between idealism and realism, the responsibilities of students and ways to create dynamism and enthusiasm in academic environments.
Supreme Leader Meets with Government Officials
Ayatollah Khamenei the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution met Sunday evening with government officials of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Speaking at the meeting, His Eminence said that carrying out one's executive responsibilities is an opportunity to maintain Imam Khomeini's (r.a.) orientations in different national matters. Referring to current and historical realities of the country, he stressed: "The economy and continuing our scientific advances should be the priority for all government officials."

Supreme Leader Meets with Government Officials
Ayatollah Khamenei the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution met Saturday evening with President Ahmadinejad and cabinet members. Speaking at the meeting, His Eminence described the government's effort to give prominence to the slogans of the Revolution in domestic and international arenas as one of the praiseworthy characteristics of the current administration. He expressed his gratitude for the efforts of President Ahmadinejad and his colleagues.
Supreme Leader’s Speech to Judiciary Officials
The following is the full text of the speech delivered on June 26, 2013 by Ayatollah Khamenei the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution in a meeting with judiciary officials. The meeting was held on the occasion of the bombing on the 7th of Tir 1360, which led to the martyrdom of Shahid Beheshti and 72 of his companions.

Supreme Leader Meets with President-Elect Hassan Rouhani
Ayatollah Khamenei the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution met Sunday evening with president-elect Hojjatoleslam Hassan Rouhani. At the meeting, which was held after the final results of Iran's 11th presidential elections had been announced, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution wished success for Hojjatoleslam Rouhani and offered the necessary recommendations.

Supreme Leader’s Message on Epic Presence of People in 11th Presidential Elections
The following is the full text of the message issued on June 15, 2013 by Ayatollah Khamenei the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution on the occasion of epic presence of the people in the 11th presidential elections.
Supreme Leader Votes in Presidential and City and Village Councils Elections
Moments after the eleventh presidential elections and the fourth city and village councils elections officially started on Friday, Ayatollah Khamenei the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution cast his ballots at a polling station in Imam Khomeini (r.a.) Hussayniyyah in Tehran.

Supreme Leader Meets Participants of 30th International Quran Competitions
Ayatollah Khamenei the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution met Saturday morning with participants of the 30th International Quran Competitions. Speaking at the meeting, His Eminence said that one of the important commands in the Holy Quran is that Muslims must preserve their unity.
Supreme Leader Meets Officials and Ambassadors of Islamic Countries on the Occasion of Mab’ath
Ayatollah Khamenei the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution met this morning with government officials of the Islamic Republic, representatives and ambassadors of Islamic countries and families of martyrs. Speaking at the meeting, which was held on the occasion of Mab'ath, Ayatollah Khamenei said that in the present conditions, the most important responsibility of the Islamic Ummah is to remain vigilant and to beware of the enemy's plots.

Supreme Leader: “I Do Not Favor Any Candidate”
Ayatollah Khamenei the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution met today with a large number of people from across the country at Imam Khomeini's (r.a.) shrine. Speaking at the meeting, Ayatollah Khamenei reiterated that he does not favor any particular candidate and added: "Although foreign media will try to link my statements to particular candidates out of spite and with ulterior motives, my comments do not refer to any particular candidate. Rather, I am addressing these statements to all the candidates."
