tehran, june 29, irna -- leader of the islamic revolution ayatollah ali khamenei said
on wednesday that the blood of martyrs has guaranteed the invulnerabiliy of the islamic
revolution. "this fact has led to the ever increasing despair and helplessness of the
enemies of the iranian people," ayatollah khamenei told relatives of some 72
prominent iranian officials who lost their lives in a bomb explosion at the headquarters
of the now dissovled islamic republic party in tehran on june 28, 1981. the leader of the
islamic revolution also paid glowing tribute to martyr ayatollah mohammad hussein
beheshti, the then chief justice who was martyred in the same explosion. he said that
ayatollah beheshti's unique traits and his great scientific, poltiical and ideological
skills had made him an unforgetable prominent prsonality. the martyrdom of the
high-ranking officials helped strengthen the foundations of the islamic republic rather
than weakening them, ayatollah khamenei said. elsewhere in his speech, the leader called
on all individuals to remain on the scene, maintain their vigilance and continue
supporting the islamic revolution.
tehran, june 20, irna -- leader of the islamic revolution ayatollah seyyed ali khamenei
in a message here today expressed his deep condolences to the nation on the occasion of
the martyrdom of a large number of pilgrims killed in the bomb blast at mausoleum of imam
reza (as) earlier today. in his message the leader said that criminal hands of enemies of
islam have been stained with a dreadful crime in which blood of innocent pilgrims of the
mausoleum of imam reza (as) was shed. the "monafiq" (hypocrite) and cruel
enemies by resorting to such terrorist acts further prove that they do not abide by any
humanitarian principles and their enmity with this galant and faithful nation knows no
limit, said ayatollah khamenei. the traitor "monafiqin" (referring to the
mko),
also further proved that they have no respect for the sanctity of the mausoleum and
nothing could quench their thirst for blood, he said. the leader stressed that enemies of
the nation by resorting to such acts would further prove their wickedness and the fact
that they are doomed. condoling the families of the martyrs of the incident, the leader
called on the security and law enforcement forces to chase those involved in the blast and
bring them before justice.
tehran, feb. 6, irna -- the leader of the islamic revolution, ayatollah ali
khamenei,
on sunday warned against plots of satanic powers to physically eliminate those iranian
ulema who are efficient and helpful for the country, islam and muslims. the supreme leader
cited the february 2 aborted attempt on the life of president akbar hashemi rafsanjani
during a speech at the shrine of the founder of the islamic republic, the late imam
khomeini as the latest example of such plots. "they attempted to strip muslim ummah
of one of the prominent, efficient and devotee personalities of the islamic
republic, our
beloved president...but thanks god this time they were frustrated as in many of their
previous plots and treasons," the leader said. ayatollah khamenei made the remarks in
his speech to a large group of ulema, friday prayer leaders and professors and students of
theological schools. the supreme leader termed the islamic revolution as a great storm
which thwarted treacherous conspiracies and ambitious plans of the u.s. and its lackeys in
iran, helped spread islam and attracted other nations to spirituality. "this paid the
way for the collapse of the eastern empire and of marxist rule in the world," he
said. ayatollah khamenei also lauded the founder of the islamic republic, the late imam
khomeini, for laying the foundation of an islamic system of government in a world
estranged from spiritual values. "but the reality is that there are many people who
have neither realized nor felt the greatness of these two phenomena - imam and the
revolution. we should try to make this great truth tangible in the life of muslims both in
iran and throughout the world," he said. elsewhere in his speech, the leader pointed
out that piety, faith and knowledge is the key to all problems. ayatollah khamenei
cautioned that hypocritical and blasphemous powers of the world, now fearful of the
vigilance of muslims, have closed their ranks to get rid of the increasing influence of
islam. "what is now happening in the four corners of the world such as
bosnia-herzegovina, palestine, lebanon, algeria and kashmir betrays the deep enmity of the
oppressors with islam and the islamic republic," the leader concluded.
leader receives brunei's sultan, underlines islamic brotherhood
(2.6.1994)
tehran, feb. 6, irna -- the leader of the islamic revolution, ayatollah ali
khamenei,
received brunei's sultan muda hassanal bolikiah and members of his delegation here sunday
morning. the leader underlined the importance that iran attaches to its ties with islamic
countires and said the powerful and great iran today is regarded as an important refuge
and base for islamic thoughts. ayatollah khamenei also underscored the significance of
brotherhood and solidarity among muslim nations. sultan bolikiah said his visit to iran
was aimed at bringing the two nations closer and promoting mutual cooperation. he also
voiced his country's support for iran's progressive stands. the iranian president akbar
hashemi rafsanjani and a number of ranking official of the two countries were also present
in the meeting.
tehran, june 1, irna -- a spokesman for the bureau of the leader of the islamic
revlution, ayatollah ali khamenei on wednesday denied reports that the ayatollah had
issued a fatwa (religious decree) on the use of satellites. "his eminence has not
issued any fatwa on the use of satellites," he said, referring to a fake fatwa
attributed to ayatollah ali khamenei which alleged that the staff of the islamic republic
of iran broadcasting (irib) and of the islamic republic news agency (irna) could watch
satellite programs provided that they would not corrupt them. the fake decree was faxed to
the iranian mass media by unknown persons believed to be members of the outlawed
mujahideen khalq organization (mko).