About This Archive
This archive is now complete. Ali Khamenei died on February 28, 2026. No further speeches will be added. This represents his complete official public record as Supreme Leader of Iran (1989–2026).
This is an independent public archive containing 1,818 official speeches delivered by Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei between 1989 and 2026. All speeches have been translated from Persian (Farsi) into English.
Why This Archive Exists
Ali Khamenei served as Supreme Leader of Iran from 1989 until his death on February 28, 2026. For nearly four decades, his speeches shaped Iranian domestic and foreign policy. This archive makes his complete public record accessible to researchers, journalists, policymakers, and the general public.
Sources
All speeches are sourced from the official website of the Office of the Supreme Leader (leader.ir). Each speech page links directly to the original Persian source.
Translation Methodology
Translations were produced using AI-assisted translation (GPT-4o) with human review. Key political and religious terminology follows established conventions used in academic and journalistic coverage of the Islamic Republic.
Standard terminology includes: “global arrogance” (استکبار جهانی), “Islamic Republic system” (نظام جمهوری اسلامی), “Guardianship of the Islamic Jurist” (ولایت فقیه).
How to Cite This Archive
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Contact
For corrections, research inquiries, or media requests, this archive welcomes contact from journalists, academics, and researchers.
Data Access
The complete dataset is available for download on our Data page. Researchers may use this data freely for non-commercial purposes with attribution.
Disclaimer
This is an independent research archive. It is not affiliated with the Iranian government or any political organization. The inclusion of speeches does not constitute endorsement of their content.