95 speeches spanning 1989–2024
Khamenei praises Iranian athletes for their achievements, emphasizing the importance of national identity and responsibility in international sports arenas.
Khamenei expresses gratitude to Iranian athletes for their achievements, emphasizing their role in showcasing national identity and values on the international stage.
Khamenei emphasizes the significance of Hajj for Muslims, urging unity and global awareness to confront oppression and promote Islamic values.
Khamenei praises Iranian Olympic and Paralympic champions, emphasizing their role in inspiring hope and showcasing national identity against global arrogance.
Khamenei emphasizes the Palestinian struggle as a collective duty, urging Muslim unity against the Zionist regime and highlighting the changing balance of power.
Khamenei expresses gratitude to Iraqi mokeb-dwellers, emphasizing the significance of the Arbaeen march in promoting the legacy of Imam Hussein globally.
Khamenei emphasizes the significance of Hajj for Muslim unity and the urgent need for collective action regarding the Palestinian issue and confronting global arrogance.
Khamenei emphasizes the importance of Palestinian unity and resistance, urging support for their struggle against global arrogance and the Zionist regime.
Khamenei addresses youth in Western countries, urging them to learn from current adversities to build a better future and confront the roots of violence.
Khamenei addresses Islamic officials and ambassadors, emphasizing the need to confront modern ignorance and imperialist policies threatening the region.
Khamenei emphasizes the significance of Hajj, urging Muslims to utilize this spiritual opportunity for unity and addressing the challenges facing the Islamic world.
Khamenei emphasizes the significance of Hajj for Islamic unity and strength, urging pilgrims to foster brotherhood and share Islamic culture.
Khamenei emphasizes the enduring ideals of the Non-Aligned Movement, urging collective efforts to address global challenges and promote justice and cooperation.
Khamenei emphasizes the significance of Nowruz as a cultural celebration, urging unity among nations and the importance of shared values and cooperation.
Khamenei emphasizes the importance of resistance for Palestine, urging unity and steadfastness among Palestinians against global arrogance and oppression.
Khamenei emphasizes the need for global Muslim unity to support Palestine, condemning the Zionist regime's crimes and calling for resistance and justice.
Khamenei emphasizes the significance of Hajj as a spiritual journey, urging pilgrims to seize this unique opportunity for unity and devotion to God.
Khamenei emphasizes the need for Islamic unity and self-confidence, urging judicial leaders to rely on divine teachings to strengthen Islamic rights and justice.
Khamenei emphasizes the significant role of media in shaping culture and dialogue, urging ethical management to enhance understanding among nations.
Khamenei emphasizes the significance of the Islamic Development Bank, urging unity among Islamic countries to enhance cooperation and economic strength.
Khamenei emphasizes the significance of Hajj for unity and self-building, urging Muslims to resist global arrogance and strive for collective awakening.
Khamenei emphasizes the importance of economic cooperation among Islamic countries, urging them to utilize their capacities to avoid becoming prey to global powers.
Khamenei emphasizes the critical role of media in supporting Palestine, urging Islamic nations to unite against global arrogance and defend justice and truth.
Khamenei emphasizes unity and dignity among Muslims, urging them to return to Islam to overcome global arrogance and sectarian divisions.
Khamenei addresses Iran-U.S. relations, condemning American arrogance and emphasizing Iran's independence and resistance against foreign influence.
Khamenei emphasizes Islamic unity and cooperation at the Islamic Summit, urging nations to counter global arrogance and support the Palestinian cause.
Khamenei emphasizes Islamic unity, urging Muslims to overcome sectarian divisions and resist global arrogance, highlighting the Islamic Republic's role.
Khamenei emphasizes Muslim unity and resistance against global arrogance, urging Islamic nations to rely on faith and reject Western pressures.
Khamenei addresses clergy and students in Qom, emphasizing the seminary's spiritual role, the need for knowledge, and collaboration with the Islamic government.
Khamenei emphasizes Islamic unity on Eid al-Fitr, urging governments to prioritize Ummah solidarity over nationalism, citing recent global injustices.
Khamenei criticizes global powers and UN bias, urging Muslim unity and vigilance against oppression, highlighting Iran's independence and resilience.
Khamenei condemns Zionist attack on Palestinian worshippers in Hebron, urging Muslim unity and action against the usurping Zionist regime.
Khamenei emphasizes the spiritual and rational nature of Islam, urging officials to uphold its message and offer it as a remedy for global crises.
Khamenei calls for unity among Christians and Muslims, condemning global powers' materialism and urging adherence to divine teachings for justice.
Khamenei emphasizes Muslim unity on Prophet's birth anniversary, highlighting moral decline and global arrogance's role in distorting truth.
Khamenei addresses the people of Noshahr, discussing global oppression, the need for Islamic unity, and the resilience of the Iranian nation against foreign propaganda.
Khamenei emphasizes Hajj's role in Islamic unity, urging Muslims to use this gathering for mutual cooperation against global arrogance and oppression.
Khamenei urges fervent observance of International Quds Day, emphasizing support for Palestinians against Zionist pressures and global encouragement.
Khamenei condemns violence in Balkans and Palestine, urging true followers of monotheistic religions to oppose oppression and uphold prophetic teachings.
Khamenei appoints members to a committee for jurisprudential issues, aiming to present Shia jurisprudence in international forums and address modern challenges.
Khamenei condemns global despotism, urging youth to resist international arrogance and uphold Islamic values for Iran's dignity and independence.
Khamenei emphasizes Islamic unity and justice, urging Muslims to overcome divisions and resist global powers exploiting sectarian and ethnic conflicts.
Khamenei emphasizes the importance of recognizing the main duty in Islamic governance, urging vigilance against global arrogance and supporting oppressed Muslims.
Khamenei condemns Israeli aggression in Lebanon, praises Hezbollah's resistance, and criticizes global indifference to Zionist crimes.
Khamenei congratulates Afghanistan's victory, urging unity and vigilance against foreign influence, emphasizing Islamic governance and cooperation.
Khamenei reflects on Norooz, global events, and national unity, urging Iranians to maintain solidarity and avoid extravagance for a prosperous future.
Khamenei praises Namibia's independence, urging unity and perseverance against global powers, highlighting Iran's support for oppressed nations.
Khamenei condemns U.S. threats against Libya, asserting Islamic unity and resistance against global arrogance, emphasizing Islam's growing influence.
Khamenei discusses the significance of UN Resolution 598, emphasizing divine assistance and the importance of Islamic faith in Iran's political resilience.
Khamenei responds to Iran's congratulatory messages on UN's declaration of Iraq as the aggressor, highlighting Iran's justified struggle and sacrifices.
Khamenei praises the military's role in Iran, emphasizing its popular support and commitment to Islamic values, while criticizing global political decisions.
Khamenei condemns global inaction on Palestinian rights, urging Islamic nations to unite against Zionist oppression and support Palestinian resistance.
Khamenei emphasizes the importance of the World Assembly of Ahlul-Bayt in promoting Shia teachings and maintaining global Shia connections.
Khamenei addresses cultural representatives, emphasizing the importance of cultural work abroad and the challenges posed by global arrogance.
Khamenei appoints Ahmad Khomeini as representative for Iranian pilgrims, emphasizing unity and resistance against global arrogance during Hajj.
Khamenei emphasizes the critical role of media in shaping political narratives, urging IRIB to maintain accuracy and artistic quality in news dissemination.
Khamenei addresses the Assembly of Representatives of Clergy, emphasizing the need for seminary reform, political awareness, and active participation in societal issues.
Khamenei addresses the First Islamic Conference on Palestine, calling it the most important and urgent issue facing the Islamic world after forty years of occupation.
Khamenei celebrates freed captives' return while expressing deep regret that Imam Khomeini did not live to welcome them, noting their spiritual reward is greater.
Khamenei urges Afghan jihadi group leaders to unite their factions, stressing that participation in Afghanistan's Islamic liberation struggle holds immense value.
Khamenei addresses the Islamic Unity Conference on the Prophet's birthday, urging rapprochement between Islamic schools of thought to resist colonial-era divisions.
Khamenei welcomes freed prisoners of war home, expressing the nation's collective joy while lamenting that Imam Khomeini could not witness their victorious return.
Khamenei instructs ambassadors and Foreign Ministry officials that Iran's diplomacy must stay rooted in Islamic principles and Khomeini's revolutionary foreign policy.
Khamenei addresses the Assembly of Experts on the Islamic system's overall health, reflecting on Imam Khomeini's vision for governance stability and continuity.
Khamenei marks the fifteenth century since the declaration at Ghadir Khumm, calling Eid al-Ghadir one of Islam's greatest celebrations of divine guardianship.
Khamenei commemorates 7th of Tir martyrs, honoring Ayatollah Beheshti as the leader of the revolution's martyrs and the guiding light of the Islamic Republic.
Khamenei addresses foreign guests on the first anniversary of Imam Khomeini's passing, urging the Islamic Ummah to continue the path he opened with resolve.
Khamenei addresses the Global Ahlul-Bayt Conference, calling for Muslim solidarity around the Prophet's family as a unifying force across the entire Islamic world.
Khamenei argues that a sign of true national awakening is the ability to recognize critical historic moments and fully understand the importance of the present time.
Khamenei addresses officials on Eid al-Fitr, arguing that Ramadan's spiritual discipline must produce real transformation in both personal conduct and national life.
Khamenei delivers Friday prayer sermon marking the beginning of Ramadan, describing the holy month as a great celebration and divine opportunity for spiritual renewal.
Khamenei congratulates officials on Nowruz, extending special greetings to Soviet Azerbaijan's awakened Muslims and calling for continued national progress and unity.
Khamenei discusses the significance of belief in the Awaited Imam Mahdi, describing the heartfelt spiritual connection between believers and divine guardianship.
Khamenei commemorates Imam Hussein's birthday with the Guards, recalling Khomeini's deep spiritual bond with both the Revolutionary Guards and Karbala's legacy.
Khamenei defines the Islamic Republic's fundamental goal as establishing genuine Islamic governance, the ultimate aim of all revolutionary struggles and sacrifices.
Khamenei tells martyrs' families and veterans they are the most valuable mementos of the sacred defense era, carrying the enduring fragrance of jihad and sacrifice.
Khamenei discusses global events, highlighting Eastern Europe's collapse and US aggression, urging nations to learn from these lessons and resist arrogance.
Khamenei's message honors the Basij formation anniversary, celebrating warriors who combined battlefield courage with spiritual devotion, from youth to elderly.
Khamenei declares Islam is growing globally as societies weary of tyranny and materialism increasingly turn toward Islamic ideals and spiritual governance worldwide.
Khamenei argues that martyrdom today holds greater value than in many periods of Islamic history, given the intensified modern enmity arrayed against Islam.
Khamenei encourages visually impaired youth to recognize their abilities, insisting that the path to progress remains fully open regardless of physical limitations.
Khamenei explains the meaning of Islamic unity during Unity Week, arguing that Muslim brotherhood must transcend sectarian differences to confront shared enemies.
Khamenei addresses institutions serving the deprived on the eternal struggle between truth and falsehood, urging spiritual clarity in service to the oppressed.
Khamenei meets Afghan Mojahedin leaders, framing the Afghan struggle as an Islamic duty transcending politics, with the entire Muslim world watching their actions.
Khamenei defends the post-war status of warriors and Basij forces, rejecting enemy narratives that veterans become irrelevant once the battlefield falls silent.
Khamenei urges the Red Crescent and Martyrs Foundation to serve martyrs' families with excellence, recognizing them as the most valuable members of Iranian society.
Khamenei tells Lebanese and Iranian audiences that preserving divine blessings like independence, faith, and resistance requires greater effort than obtaining them.
Khamenei praises Isfahan province for its contributions during the Iran-Iraq War, honoring scholars, martyrs' families, and the city's pivotal revolutionary role.
Khamenei delivers a Friday prayer sermon on piety and national affairs, urging Muslims to organize their lives according to Islamic principles and divine guidance.
Khamenei addresses Muslims from around the world, emphasizing Islamic unity and bonds among Muslims worldwide as central to Iran's revolutionary Islamic vision.
Khamenei draws lessons from Imam Baqir's life for the post-Khomeini era, highlighting tireless scholarly work and devotion as a model for sustaining the revolution.
Khamenei calls for reviewing Imam Khomeini's lessons, describing his personality as a brilliant essence that influenced the entire world and reshaped Islamic history.
Khamenei outlines the revolution's two dimensions: transforming Iran internally toward Islamic life, and externally confronting Western cultural domination worldwide.
Khamenei describes how Muslims worldwide feel orphaned by Khomeini's passing, emphasizing the global scope of the Islamic community's collective grief and mourning.
Khamenei calls on security forces to preserve Imam Khomeini's revolutionary legacy, emphasizing unity, Islamic values, and resilience against global arrogance.