Leader of the Islamic Revolution

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  • Leader 2025-05-14 21:04

    Resistance against Israeli crimes a universal duty: Leader

    TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei condemned relentless Israeli crimes in the region during a Tuesday meeting, stating that standing against the regime’s heinous acts is a duty that falls upon everyone around the world. 

  • Leader 2025-05-11 22:37

    By Najah Mohammed Ali

    ‘Minds must not stray from the Palestinian cause...’

    Ayatollah Khamenei and his unwavering emphasis on supporting Palestine

    LONDON – It goes without saying that the Palestinian cause is not merely a regional conflict or a transient political struggle; it is a symbol of historical injustice spanning decades of occupation, displacement, and oppression.

  • leader 2025-05-10 22:45

    Minds must not be diverted from Palestine: Leader 

    TEHRAN – On the occasion of National Workers’ Week in Iran, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, met with a group of Iranian laborers on May 10, 2025, in the Imam Khomeini Hussainiyah.

  • a'rafi 2025-05-04 22:58

    Leader’s charter on clergy to mark turning point in seminary discourse, says senior cleric

    TEHRAN – Ayatollah Alireza A’rafi, Director of Iran’s Islamic Seminaries, said the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei’s upcoming Charter on Clergy will mark a significant turning point in religious and academic developments, aligning with the legacy of the Founder of the Islamic Revolution Imam Khomeini’s original vision.

  • President Masoud Pezeshkian 2025-05-03 22:00

    By Mohammad Sarfi, Editor-in-Chief 

    'I feel imprisoned, but it's enjoyable'

    Tehran Times' exclusive interview with Pezeshkian provides behind-the-scenes look at president's life

    TEHRAN – Last Monday, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and his delegation set off on an official trip to the Republic of Azerbaijan. The trip was scheduled for two days: the first day in Baku and the second in Ganja, the resting place of the famous Persian poet, Hakim Nezami Ganjavi. However, the tragic fire incident in Bandar Abbas forced us to cut the trip short.

  • Leader 2025-04-15 22:01

    Iran neither overly optimistic nor overly pessimistic about Oman talks: Leader

    TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei met with senior officials from the executive, legislative, and judiciary branches of the government on Tuesday

  • Leader 2025-04-13 21:26

    Maximum preparedness of Armed Forces must be maintained: Leader

    TEHRAN – A number of commanders from the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Armed Forces met with their Commander-in-Chief Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on Sunday. The Leader of the Islamic Revolution holds meetings with military officials around the same time each year to mark the new Iranian calendar year.    

  • Leader 2025-03-12 22:21

    By Soheila Zarfam 

    Talks with US will ramp up pressure

    Ayatollah Khamenei’s reaction to Trump’s letter:

    TEHRAN – As a senior Emirati diplomat arrived in Tehran on Wednesday to deliver a letter from the U.S. President to Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution said for the third time in recent weeks that Iran will not be negotiating with Washington, pointing out once again that the U.S. has yet to uphold its previous commitments under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), hence there is no reason for Iran to sit down with the Americans. 

  • A look at the Iranian newspapers 2025-03-09 23:10

    Trump destroyed his letter before sending it to Iran

    In a commentary, the Keyhan newspaper analyzed Donald Trump’s letter to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution for negotiations.

  • Leader 2025-03-02 22:25

    Leader highlights Quran's guidance on treating arrogant powers

    TEHRAN – During a meeting with dozens of reciters of the holy Quran on Sunday, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei emphasized the comprehensive guidance provided by the holy Quran on how to treat arrogant powers facing the nation. 

  • Leader envoy 2025-02-28 21:47

    Leader’s envoy visits families of Hezbollah martyrs in Beirut

    TEHRAN – Hojjatoleslam wal-Muslimeen Mohammad Hassan Akhtari, representing the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, visited the homes of families of Hezbollah martyrs in Beirut on Thursday night. 

  • leader 2025-02-23 22:02

    Ayatollah Khamenei pays tribute to martyrs Nasrallah, Safieddine in a message

    TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei issued a message that was read out during the funeral ceremonies of Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, the late leader of the Hezbollah Resistance movement, and his deputy Sayyed Hashem Safieddine, held in Beirut on Sunday.

  • Leader 2025-02-12 22:46

    Leader in a meeting with defense personnel, experts: 

    Bahman 22 marches sent message of unity to foolish threats

    TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei stated that the high turnout of Iranian citizens in the rallies marking the 46th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution on Monday demonstrated people’s unity, especially in the face of a recent surge in U.S. hostilities. 

  • Leader 2025-02-08 22:04

    Officials sound unified as they react to Leader's new directive on US talks

    TEHRAN – Iranian officials from across the political spectrum have reacted to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution's Friday comments on possible discussions with the U.S., endorsing his stance and thanking him for his unequivocal backing of the nation.

  • leader 2025-02-07 21:35

    The reason? Experience

    Leader says talks with U.S. unwise, unsmart, and dishonorable

    TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has ruled out any negotiations with the U.S., stating that Iran learned in the 2010s that Washington cannot be trusted. 

  • 'From Sea to River belongs to Palestine' 2025-02-06 18:20

    “From River to Sea belongs to Palestinian people”

    TEHRAN - The office for publication of the works of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Thursday republished a statement from him about the Palestine issue that states, “All Palestine, from the River to the Sea belongs to the people of Palestine.”

  • Leader 2025-02-02 22:10

    Leader in meeting with participants of Quranic competition:

    By God’s will impossible becomes possible, like Gaza’s victory

    TEHRAN – The Leader of the Islamic Revolution advised a group of Quranic scholars, reciters, and Hafizes (memorizers) to remain steadfast in hope, emphasizing that through God’s will, even the seemingly impossible is achievable, as exemplified by the Palestinians in Gaza's victory over the U.S. and Israel after a 15-month disproportionate war. 

  • leader 2025-01-28 21:58

    Ayatollah Khamenei warns in a meeting with high-ranking officials

    Evil nature of U.S. behind diplomatic smiles

    TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has warned that behind diplomatic smiles of the United States lies a hidden animosity, citing examples of US actions such as Congress applauding a murderer and awarding a medal to the captain responsible for downing an Iranian passenger plane.

  • leader 2025-01-26 21:55

    People from Tabriz prepare to meet Leader to commemorate 1978 uprising

    TEHRAN – On Sunday, Hojjat al-Islam Ahmad Motahari Asl, during a coordination meeting for organizing the delegation of Tabriz residents to meet the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, emphasized the historical and international importance of this gathering.

  • Exhibition 2025/01/25

    By Mahnaz Abdi

    “Pioneers of Progress” exhibit, manifestation of private sector’s capabilities

    Senior officials visit private sector’s achievements

    TEHRAN- “Pioneers of Progress” exhibition, showcasing the latest achievements and capabilities of the private sector, kicked off on Tuesday, January 21, at the Imam Khomeini Hosseiniyeh.

  • leader 2025-01-22 22:17

    Claim of a weakened Iran an illusion

    In a meeting with entrepreneurs, investors, and economists, Ayatollah Khamenei emphasizes importance of de-dollarization

    TEHRAN – Claims of Iran's national and regional weakening are an illusion that time will disprove, said Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei. 

  • khamene 2025-01-22 15:29

    Leader holds meeting with private sector representatives

    TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei held a meeting with private sector representatives at the Imam Khomeini Husseiniyeh on Wednesday, according to Mehr News Agency.

  • exhibition 2025-01-21 15:18

    Leader visits “Pioneers of Progress” exhibition

    'Using private sector capacities, only way for progress of country'

    TEHRAN– Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei visited the “Pioneers of Progress" exhibition, showcasing the latest achievements and capabilities of the private sector, held on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at the Imam Khomeini Hosseiniyeh.

  • funeral 2025-01-20 22:38

    Funeral held for two Iranian judges martyred in terrorist attack

    TEHRAN – A funeral ceremony was held on Monday to honor the lives and sacrifices of Ali Razini and Mohammad Moqiseh, two senior judges of Iran's Supreme Court who lost their lives during a Saturday armed attack on their Tehran office.

  • Leader 2025-01-18 22:47

    Leader offers condolences over martyrdom of two prominent judges

    TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has expressed condolences following the assassination of two veteran Iranian judges in an armed attack at their Tehran office on Saturday.

  • Iran and France's Flags 2025-01-10 22:11

    Offensive posters removed in France after Iranian protest

    TEHRAN – Following official protests from Iran, the city of Béziers in southern France has removed offensive posters displayed on some city buses.

  • Leader, Al-sudani 2025-01-08 21:44

    Leader highlights PMF as key force in Iraq’s national strength, tells al-Sudani it must be fortified

    TEHRAN – Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, has highlighted the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), as a key pillar of Iraq's national strength.

  • leader 2025-01-08 21:37

    US holds an old deep grudge against Iran: Leader

    TEHRAN – In a meeting commemorating the 1978 Qom uprising against the Pahlavi regime, held on its anniversary, January 8, 2025, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei addressed thousands from Qom Province at the Imam Khomeini Hussainiyah. 

  • Pope Francis 2025-01-04 22:23

    Leader tells Pope Francis Muslims and Christians should unite against Global Arrogance

    TEHRAN – Pope Francis has received a beautifully crafted plaque featuring excerpts from the Leader of the Islamic Revolution's speeches about Prophet Jesus (pbuh). 

  • Leader 2025-01-04 21:57

    Ayatollah Khamenei urges increased focus on Imams Jawad, Hadi, and Askari in literature and art

    TEHRAN – During a meeting on Saturday, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei highlighted the importance of Imam Jawad (AS), Imam Hadi (AS), and Imam Askari (AS) in the history of Islam.