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27 speeches spanning 19892015

Statements in Meeting with Officials of the System and Ambassadors of Islamic Countries on the Anniversary of the Prophet's Mission

Khamenei addresses Islamic officials and ambassadors, emphasizing the need to confront modern ignorance and imperialist policies threatening the region.

islamic governanceinternational relationsunity+3
13 min read

Statements of the Supreme Leader in the Eid al-Fitr Prayer Sermons

Khamenei emphasizes unity and dignity among Muslims, urging them to return to Islam to overcome global arrogance and sectarian divisions.

unityislamic governanceinternational relations+2
11 min read

Statements of the Supreme Leader in Meeting with Nurses and Veterans on Nurse's Day

Khamenei praises nurses' dedication, criticizes Western science devoid of ethics, and emphasizes Islamic Republic's commitment to spirituality and justice.

healthcareislamic governancethe west+2
13 min read

Statements of the Supreme Leader in Meeting with a Large Group of Workers and Teachers on the Eve of Workers' Day and Teachers' Day

Khamenei emphasizes the importance of work conscience and self-sufficiency, urging workers and teachers to improve quality and resist foreign pressures.

economicseducationforeign policy+2
17 min read

Statements of the Supreme Leader in Meeting with Officials on the Occasion of Eid al-Fitr

Khamenei emphasizes unity and spirituality during Eid al-Fitr, urging Muslims to resist division and focus on collective strength against global arrogance.

unityislamic governanceforeign policy+2
12 min read

Statements of the Supreme Leader in Meeting with Government Employees on the Occasion of Government Week and Employee Day

Khamenei addresses government employees, emphasizing their role in the Islamic Republic's goals of justice, security, and welfare, urging dedication and vigilance.

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13 min read

Statements of the Supreme Leader in Meeting with Students and University Students

Khamenei addresses youth, emphasizing their role in resisting global arrogance and maintaining spiritual purity amidst Western materialism.

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26 min read

Statements of the Supreme Leader in Meeting with Commanders and Personnel of the Police Force on the Occasion of Police Force Week

Khamenei emphasizes the police force's role in upholding Islamic values, power, dignity, and mercy, urging progress and spiritual adherence.

national securityislamic governanceleadership+2
10 min read

Statements of the Supreme Leader in Meeting with a Group of Nurses on the Occasion of 'Birth of Lady Zainab' (PBUH)

Khamenei praises nurses' dedication, highlights women's rights in Islam, and criticizes Western cultural influence, emphasizing Islamic values.

womenhealthcareislamic governance+2
18 min read

Statements of the Supreme Leader in the Friday Prayers Sermons at Tehran University

Khamenei emphasizes piety and vigilance in times of ease, warning against arrogance and deviation, and highlights the importance of Islamic unity and resistance.

islamic governanceunityforeign policy+3
26 min read

Statements of the Supreme Leader in Meeting with Officials and Executives of the System on the Occasion of Eid Mab'ath

Khamenei emphasizes the spiritual and rational nature of Islam, urging officials to uphold its message and offer it as a remedy for global crises.

islamic governanceunityinternational relations+2
16 min read

Statements of the Supreme Leader in Meeting with Foreign Guests of the Decade of Fajr and Various Segments of People on the Day of Mid-Sha'ban

Khamenei discusses the impact of the Islamic Revolution on global movements, emphasizing vigilance against global arrogance and the importance of unity.

foreign policyislamic governanceunity+2
18 min read

Statements of the Supreme Leader on the Occasion of the Blessed Birth of Lady Fatimah and Women's Day

Khamenei emphasizes the role of women in Islamic society, highlighting their spiritual, educational, and social contributions, and critiques Western views on women's rights.

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22 min read

Statements of the Supreme Leader

Khamenei addresses cultural invasion, urging reliance on faithful elements to counteract enemy's efforts to undermine Islamic and national values.

cultural policyislamic governancethe west
30 min read

Meeting with Children of Martyrs, Educators, and Students of Tarbiat Modares

Khamenei emphasizes the importance of reforming universities to ensure they produce ethical, knowledgeable individuals who uphold Islamic and national values.

educationyouthislamic governance+2
9 min read

Speech at the Grand Gathering of the People of Khorramabad

Khamenei addresses resilience and unity in Khorramabad, urging Iranian youth to build the nation and resist global arrogance's conspiracies.

national securityislamic governanceyouth+3
13 min read

Speech on the Occasion of Eid Mab'ath with Officials and Executives of the System

Khamenei emphasizes Islamic revival as a remedy for global oppression and calls for Muslim unity against Western dominance and arrogance.

islamic governanceunitythe west+2
11 min read

Speech in Meeting with Foreign Guests Participating in the Anniversary of the Islamic Revolution

Khamenei emphasizes the need for Muslim unity against global arrogance, highlighting the Islamic Revolution's resilience and the threat posed by Western powers.

foreign policyislamic governanceunity+2
7 min read

Speech in Meeting with a Large Group of Freedmen and Various Segments of the People on the First Day of Unity Week

Khamenei emphasizes Muslim unity during Unity Week, warning against sectarianism and urging participation in the Assembly of Experts elections.

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20 min read

Meeting with a Group of Clerics, Friday Prayer Leaders, and Sunni Seminary Teachers

Khamenei recounts Unity Week's pre-revolution origins from direct Sunni-Shia dialogue, emphasizing Muslim brotherhood across sects as a foundational Islamic principle.

unityislamic governanceforeign policy+2
16 min read

Speech in Meeting with a Group of Doctors, Nurses, and Staff of Higher Education and Medical Centers

Khamenei honors doctors and nurses for their wartime service, stressing that the true value of healthcare workers became most visible during the years of conflict.

healthcareislamic governancecultural policy+2
14 min read

Message of the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution to the Gathering of Commanders of the Twenty Million Army

Khamenei's message honors the Basij formation anniversary, celebrating warriors who combined battlefield courage with spiritual devotion, from youth to elderly.

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17 min read

Statements in Meeting with Various Groups of Hezbollah at the Newly Established Imam Khomeini (may his soul be sanctified) Hosseiniyeh

Khamenei declares Islam is growing globally as societies weary of tyranny and materialism increasingly turn toward Islamic ideals and spiritual governance worldwide.

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11 min read

Message to the Seminar on the Role of Women from the Perspective of Imam Khomeini (may his soul be sanctified)

Khamenei endorses a seminar on women's revolutionary role as envisioned by Imam Khomeini, urging pursuit of women's rightful position in Islamic society.

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3 min read

Statements of His Eminence in Meeting with Various People from Across the Country

Khamenei encourages visually impaired youth to recognize their abilities, insisting that the path to progress remains fully open regardless of physical limitations.

unityinternational relationsislamic governance+2
13 min read

Meeting and Allegiance of Various People from Abroad with the Supreme Leader of Muslims

Khamenei addresses Muslims from around the world, emphasizing Islamic unity and bonds among Muslims worldwide as central to Iran's revolutionary Islamic vision.

international relationsislamic governanceunity+2
8 min read

Meeting and Allegiance of Various Segments of the Nation with His Eminence

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.

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9 min read