Leader says arrogance displeased with Muslim intellectual studentsTehran, Nov 29, IRNA -- Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei said here Thursday that Muslims' awareness has relayed a heavy set-back to the camp of arrogance, the US and Zionism in particular, triggering their stern displeasure at Muslim intellectual students. "There are tendencies in the world and Iran, which do not favor Muslim and intellectual students, because they know pretty well that the students would never yield to factional and political prejudices and dogmas and imported doctrines," said Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei in an address to a group of top and exemplary students and members of student organizations. The Supreme Leader said student organizations should strive for mutual intelligibility, justice and cooperation in a bid for solemn unity. He said university is bastion of science and awareness and anything derailing the course would not be entitled to any room there. The Supreme Leader said defense of the Islamic system is a duty of all. "The Islamic Iran is today the only bastion of defense for freedom and justice and other lofty human and international aspirations against centers of injustice and arrogance and its defense is the duty of all; and anybody at universities or elsewhere running a reverse course has consciously or unconsciously followed wishes of CIA and Mossad," said the Leader. The Islamic Republic of Iran's establishment expects the community of academics to turn Iran into an exporter of science in the next 50 years and this is a goal, which would be met under God Almighty's grace and in light of the Islamic establishment of Iran, added the Leader. Ayatollah Khamenei said the growing number of Iranian winners of world olympiads and different scientific competitions testifies the claim. The Leader also stressed sustained campaign for justice and against corruption. Leader says Iranian Navy successful in its self-sufficiency driveTehran, Nov 29, IRNA -- Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei here on Thursday said Iran's Navy is a successful organ for its self-sufficiency achievements. Ayatollah Khamenei told a group of Iranian navy officers on the occasion of November 28, marking the Navy Day, that Iran's Navy has thus far had brilliant records. The Supreme Leader said the day is reminiscent of Iranian navy's courage and bravery. Commander of the Islamic Republic Navy Rear-Admiral Abbas Mohtaj disclosed in an address to the audience that Sina missile launcher frigate will be operational by the year end, March 20, 2003. Mohtaj said the frigate marks a turning point in history of the Islamic Republic Navy in view of its operation and technology. Disabled war veterans call on Supreme LeaderTehran, Nov 23, IRNA -- A number of war veterans called on the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei in Tehran on Saturday to discuss the scientific, cultural, arts and sports issues. In the meeting which was held in an atmosphere of friendship and spirituality, some of the disabled war veterans commented on their activities in the fields of arts, sports and social activities. Some of the disabled are holding ranking posts despite being physically 70 percent infirm. The leader praised the great services rendered by the disabled war veterans over the past years and in particular in the war fronts during the 1980-1988 Iran-Iraq war. He lauded the disabled for their high patience and self-sacrifice and said they acted on the basis of religious faith. He said the independence, progress and efficiency of the Islamic Revolution was due to the self-sacrifice acts of those devotees of the Revolution. The disabled war veterans who were mostly champions in sports fields, prominent artists or intellectuals passed iftar with the supreme leader. Supreme Leader warns of US ploys8:55:01 AM Tehran, Nov 23- Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei here Friday called on Iranians to remain vigilant in the face of enemy plots, including those conspired by the United States to create schism among their ranks. "America's prime enmity is with the Iranian nation although they flatteringly say the opposite," he told thousands of worshipers gathered at the weekly Friday prayers, held at Tehran University campus. "Today, the enemy of the Iranian nation who seeks to fade their independence and freedom is the American imperialism, but it says it has no objection to the Iranian nation. In fact, they are the enemy of the Iranian nation," he acknowledged as his statement drew the chants of "death to America" from the audience. "I have repeatedly told the nation that more important than recognizing the enemy is to recognize its methods. This means one has to know how the enemy infiltrates. The Iranian nation must remain vigilant so that the enemy cannot infiltrate into their ranks through sinister methods," Ayatollah Khamenei added. "The United States is drunk on power but is digging its own grave by making efforts to control the world Muslim and its oil reserves," the Supreme Leader said. He noted that "America, is committing so many errors that it will soon fall into the grave it is digging." Ayatollah Khamenei said: "The United States has shown its hostility to the Islamic world," adding that "no Muslim country, will be spared from the US hostility toward Islam." "The main objective of the United States is to destroy Islam and to dominate the region which holds the world's largest reserves of energy," he added. "By launching a bloody attack on the Iraqi nation, the United States is seeking to control Iraqi oil to cover its war costs, get its hands on oil reserves and control another key position in the Persian Gulf," he stated. He point out that "the United States is after undermining the foundations of the Islamic Revolution." Ayatollah Khamenei, who is successor to the late Founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ayatollah Rouhollah Khomeini, commented on the US evil intention toward Iran and said "the American know that they would not reach their objectives by a coup d'etat in Iran or a military attack on it, so they are trying to crash our ranks to discourage people and reinforce the currents which run counter to Islam and the Islamic Revolution." Ayatollah Khamenei called on the Iranian camps to try to strengthen the unity among themselves, adding 'those who are pinning hopes in some trouble-making movements should know that the public will would curb such currents, if necessary.' The Leader said, "the people need a strong unity and efforts to develop the country, notably through research at universities and the struggle against discrimination and corruption." The country needs the young students and the universities to concentrate on science and research while some groups are after finding pretexts to prevent the university students and researchers from carrying out their normal work, Ayatollah Khamenei said.
Leader warns of ill performancesIRIB Tehran, Nov 12 - Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei said on Monday protecting Iran's Islamic system is the most important obligation of the officials at the three branches of the government. 'Administration of justice and proper implementation of the Islamic instructions', 'appointment of competent officials to administer justice in the society' and 'preservation of public trust in the system that guarantees a close link and unity between officials and people' are three main pillars of the Islamic system of Iran, he said adding 'if one of them is not in place, the Islamic government will not see its objectives materialized'. He said the Iranian people have left behind tough times and they have successfully undergone examinations.
He pointed out that the officials also are quite capable to deal with the problems and relying on the Constitution as the standard for all performances, they can afford to perform duely their duties. A harsh tug-of-war among officials is never in the interests (of the Iranian Islamic system), he said adding that the enemies of Islam are after taking advantage of any meager weak point in our words and conducts. He termed the three branches of the government as the leadership's main instruments for administering justice in the society and combatting corruption and discrimination. Frequent orders to three branches: to the Administration for tackling problems and standing up to violations, to the Judiciary to keep eye on general treatment in various section, mainly implementation of verdicts so as not to give pretext to critics among friends and biased enemise to challenge the judicial system's function, and finally to the Legislative to consider people's genuine demands and fill leagal vaccums are among orders, the leader use to materialize the System's goals. Ayatollah Khamenei further said to administer justice, the officials are advised to have recourse to the laws and regulations but the leadership, if see necessary, will field people forces to tackle the problems. The leader stressed the importance of justice in the society and praised the Iranian people who have always been committed to preserve the Islamic and revolutionary values and principles while considering the most important issues of the country. He said that mobilization of the public officials and people to solve problems is needed today. The enemy tries to dishearten the Iranian nation and the youth so as to impose its will on Iran , he noted. He stated that the noble Iranian nation and the youth are making now strenuous efforts to build up their moral, scientific, psychological and physical capabilities to keep hoisted the banner of Islam. Officials should serve the masses and make maximum use of the potential the country to remove the problems facing the public, he noted. Officials must not get involved in political games and insignificant affairs but they have rather to focus on the campaign against the corruption, preservation of culture and religious values and principles. He noted that the Iranian devout officials outnumber that of other countries, adding 'cautions to officials on avoiding to make wealth doesn't mean that a large number of authorities are corrupt, but it aims at their more attention to the case. The United States is after undermining the Iranian people's beliefs and disappoint them, he concluded. MOH Supreme Leader - Qur'anIRIB Nov 7 Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei told a group of Quran reciters on Thursady that Quran holds precious lessons for the salvation of mankind and the weakness of the Muslims are only solved when we fully benefit from this completely scientific and moralistic hoky book. Supreme Leader led debut prayers9:53:29 AM Tehran, Nov 6 - Special ceremonies were held in schools nationwide on Tuesday for thousands of students to commemorate their reaching to the Taklif age or the age from which thay are duty-bound for Islamic obligatory affairs. In Tehran hundreds of school children marked the occasion with praying their debut prayers led by the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei. Leader urges campaign against economic corruptionTehran, Nov 4, IRNA -- Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said here on Monday that mobilization of the public, especially the youth, against enemy and of officials to solve economic problems and fight economic plunderers are the two basic needs of the country. Ayatollah Khamenei told a group of students on the occasion of 13th Aban (November 4) that the enemy tries to dishearten the Iranian nation and the youth so as to impose its will on Iran. The Leader added that the noble Iranian nation, especially the youth, however, are getting prepared by building up their moral, scientific, psychological and physical capabilities, to hoist the banner of Islam and defend their religion, national dignity and honor. 13th Aban marks anniversary of the take over of the US Embassy in Tehran, dubbed as `Den of Spies', by a group of students following the Imam's line in 1979. The Supreme Leader said officials should get mobilized to serve the masses. The executive officials should make maximum use of their potential in solving the problems of the public and the three branches of government should take it as their important duty to meet the right demands of the public, that is fighting economic plunderers and eliminating economic corruption, added the Leader. Ayatollah Khamenei said the main requisite for solving of people's problems is that officials seriously refrain from getting involved in political games, unnecessary and absurd affairs and magnifying minor issues. The Leader added that the officials should instead concentrate their efforts on main issues, including economic ones, the campaign against the corrupt, preservation of culture and religious morale and launching "a scientific and software movement." The Leader of the Islamic Revolution said any differences among officials would be detrimental to the national and public interests. He said that the Constitution has offered the political setup of the country and everybody's duty is clear. So, he added, officials should fulfill their duties, while maintaining unanimity of words. Ayatollah Khamenei instructed officials not to fear the enemy. Of course, the Leader said, senior Iranian officials are not scared by the enemy and through reliance on God Almighty, they fully believe in the the power of people's faith, which defeated the global arrogance during Islamic Revolution in 1979. There might be however certain people here and there, who might be scared by the enemy and this is very harmful and destructive," the Leader said. Americans have tried all ploys against the Iranian nation but to no avail, the Leader said, adding that the US attack on another country would impose a heavy and intolerable financial burden on the Americans. The US would not take the risk of military attack on a country where there is a possibility of its nation's resistance and would instead try to impose its wishes and will through intimidation and political and media hue and cry, added the Ayatollah. The US tries to prevent officials from meeting the true demands and aspirations of people, the Leader said, adding that the enemy tries to cause rift between people and officials and insinuate pessimism among them. The Leader said the US tries to undermine people's beliefs and their very basic motives. "They try to kill hope and enthusiasm among people, especially the youth, and to weaken the might of the nation against enemies of the system and the country," he added. The Leader of the Islamic Revolution also accused the US of attempting to portray the Iranian nation as a disheartened nation through propaganda ballyhoos and false theories, formulated by their agents. The Leader also cautioned against the enemy's attempts to create ethnic, religious, factional and political rifts in line with its policy of dividing the public. He added that the enemy raises diversionary issues, undermines certain officials and superficially defends some of them, in a bid to divide them but all these ploys are doomed to failure provided that the public and the officials maintain their vigilance and fulfill their duties. Referring to approach of the holy fasting month of Ramadhan, the Leader expressed hope that the Iranian nation would show to the world on the last Friday of the holy month, marked as the World Qods Day, that they defend the oppressed Palestinian nation. Supreme leader grants amnesty to ex-interior ministerTehran, Nov 4, IRNA -- Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei on Monday granted amnesty to ex-Interior Minister Abdollah Nouri who was in jail on charges of un-Islamic propaganda. Ayatollah Khamenei pardoned Nouri after Majlis Speaker Mehdi Karroubi and a number of MPs urged the Supreme Leader to offer amnesty to the former minister of the interior. In a letter to the Judiciary Head Ayatollah Mahmoud Hashemi Shahroudi, the leader said he had accepted calls from speakers and MPs to grant amnesty to Nouri who was deeply saddened by the demise of his brother, MP Ali-Reza Nouri, in a car accident in norther Iran a few days ago. MP from Tehran Ali-Reza Nouri and MP from Khash, Sistan and Baluchestan, Masoud Hashem-Zehi were killed in a car accident on the Chalous road. Abdollah Nouri was detained in 2000 and was sentenced to five years in jail. HB/JB End Leader's office conveys condolence to Majlis on MPs deathTehran, Nov 3, IRNA -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei on Sunday expressed condolence on death of MPs Ali Reza Nouri and Masoud Hashem-Zehi who died in car crash along with the parliament staffer Hamid Maleki. The condolence was conveyed by Head of the Leader's Office Ayatollah Gholam-Hossein Mohammadi Golpayegani to Parliament Speaker Hojjatoleslam Mehdi Karroubi. Member of the Presiding Board Esmael Jabbarzadeh read out the condolence message at the formal session. |
