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Clergymen and Preachers Meet the Leader

On the threshold of the holy month of Moharram and the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussain-ibn-Ali (greetings be upon him), a large group of clergymen and preachers met the Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei on Wednesday, January 25. In an address to the audience, …

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Leader Receives Staff and Students of Imam Sadeq University

On the auspicious occasion of the Eid al-Ghadir, the Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei received the staff and students of Imam Sadeq (greetings be upon him) University on Thursday, January 19. Speaking at the meeting, the Leader congratulated the audience on the auspicious occasion …

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Visiting Tajik President Calls on the Leader

Visiting Tajik President Imomali Rakhmonov and his accompanying delegation called on the Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei on Wednesday, January 18. Speaking at the meeting, the Leader described the Iranian nation and officials as the genuine friends of the people of Tajikistan. He stated …

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CSDH Members Meet the Leader

Visiting members of the Commission on Social Determinants of Health (CSDH), affiliated with the World Health Organization, met the Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei on Tuesday, January 17. Speaking at the meeting, the Leader referred to health as one of the most basic requirements …

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Leader Attends Memorial Ceremony for IRGC Plane Crash Martyrs

The Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei, attended a memorial ceremony to commemorate martyred Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) officers on January 14. The IRGC Ground Force Commander Major General Ahmad Kazemi and a number of other senior IRGC …

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Leader Attends Funeral of Major General Kazemi and his Colleagues

The Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei, attended the funeral of Major General Ahmad Kazemi, Commander of the Ground Force of Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), and a number of his colleagues on Wednesday, January 11.

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Leader Receives Thousands of Farmers from Across the Country

The Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei received thousands of farmers from various cities and provinces across the country on Wednesday, January 4. Speaking at the meeting, the Leader described farming and agriculture as an important occupation and a source of honor and dignity. He …

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HCCR Members Meet the Leader

Members of the High Council of Cultural Revolution (HCCR) met the Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei on Tuesday, January 3. In an address to the audience, the Leader stated that the issue of public culture is of great significance, and he also referred to …

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Leader’s Address to army cadets at Imam Ali Military Academy

December 21, 2005 The following is the abridged text of a speech made by the Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei, at a ceremony held at Imam Ali (greetings be upon him) Military Academy on December 21, 2005. The …

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Iraq tightens security ahead of Ashura

Baghdad, Feb 8 – Baghdad was under tight security Wednesday on the eve of the Shiite mourning ceremony of Ashura, with roads closed to cars and additional checkpoints set up throughout the Iraqi capital. Police announced they have closed bridges leading to the south of the country in effort to …

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