The political leader of the Hamas militant group has said it could create a new Palestinian army following its surprise election victory. Khaled Meshaal, who lives in exile in Syria, said the force would include its militant wing and would “defend our people against aggression”. His comments came after foreign …
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Hezbollah: Between Tehran and Damascus
In the wake of the stunning American victory over Al-Qa’ida forces in Afghanistan, the Bush administration has increasingly focused its attention on the Lebanese Shi’ite Islamist group Hezbollah. The movement’s continuing, if sporadic, attacks across the UN-demarcated “Blue Line” against Israeli forces stationed in the Shebaa Farms area of the …
Read More »Leader Pays Homage to Founder of Islamic Republic
The Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei visited the mausoleum of Imam Khomeini on Tuesday, January 31 and paid homage to the Founder of the Islamic Republic.
Read More »Leader Receives Officials in Charge of Hajj Pilgrimage
The Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei received a group of officials and executives in charge of the hajj pilgrimage on Saturday, January 28. Speaking at the meeting, Ayatollah Khamenei referred to the mental and spiritual development of Muslims as the most important goal pursued …
Read More »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, …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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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