1 Jahr zuvorSecDef Austin says US intel attributes the drone that killed the American & wounded others in Syria to be "of Iranian origin." 2 of the wounded were treated on site, while 3 additional service members & the U.S. contractor were medically evacuated to Iraq. Statement:
Local sources: Pro-Iranian militias bombed a base of US forces in the Al-Omar field, east of Deir-ez-Zor
1 Jahr zuvorDeir Ezzor Theban: One of the missiles launched by the Iranian militias from their areas of control in Al-Mayadin towards the Al-Omar oil field fell in the house of Eid Al-Kairan in the town of Theban, east of Deir Ezzor.
Earthquake of magnitude 5.6 - 13 km SW of Khowy, Iran
Khamenei: The Quran contains points of wisdom on issues related to individuals and family life, on issues related to governance, and also concerning international relations. We must benefit from the Quran for all these issues
Khamenei: The Quran is a book for life, a book of wisdom, and a book of teachings. The Quran has lessons for all aspects of life. A person can find tens of fundamental points for one's life on each page of the Quran
Khamenei: The Quran has a beautiful appearance on the outside, and inside its meaning is deep
Khamenei: Listening to the Quran is necessary and is not just done for entertainment. Listening to the Quran prepares one to receive divine mercy, and it can acquaint people with divine mercy
Khamenei: On the first day of the holy month of Ramadan, the month in which the holy Quran was revealed, a luminous meeting for gaining affinity with the Quran was held with Imam Khamenei in attendance today (Thursday)
5.1 magnitude earthquake. 40 km from Qarnābād, Golestān, Iran
Earthquake of magnitude 5.1 - Turkmenistan-Iran border region
Khamenei: We categorically deny any presence in the UkraineWar. They deceitfully claimed that Iran was involved in Ukraine war. This is absolutely false. We are not involved at all
Khamenei: Our dear people have always shown their presence and support over these many years. All those who supported recent riots received a slap in the face from the people. God willing, the enemies of the people will receive such slaps in the face in the future too
Khamenei: The enemy says to not listen to the Leader's words since they're repetitive. They're repetitive For years the enemy is loudly saying they want to force the Islamic Republic to its knees. The Leader says they can't do anything at all. This isn't repetition; it's perseverance
Khamenei: In a HybridWar, the enemy uses the media and cultural, security, and economic elements as well as its influence to bring blockades against the nation, to cause despondency, and to cause a people to ignore their own potential
Khamenei: Some countries cut their dependence on the US dollar, & their situation improved. Countries under Western sanctions saw their connection to SWIFT, a Western system, cut off. They put the dollar aside & traded in local currencies improving their situation. We must do the same
Khamenei: The US & Europe wanted to isolate us, but the efforts of the Iranian nation helped us to join some key regional alliances & our ties with regional governments have been strengthened. Stronger ties with Africa and LatinAmerica are a definite part of our plans
Khamenei: The Islamic Republic has also made progress in foreign relations. The US and Europeans pushed to isolate Iran. But what they did gave the opposite result. Yes, our relations with Westerners were weakened, but relations with Asia became 100% stronger
Khamenei: The US said the economic pressures they've put on Iran are unprecedented in history. Despite all their lies, they were true on this. But under such circumstances we've progressed in science, technology, nanotechnology, biotechnology, health, & in nuclear & aerospace technology
Khamenei: During recent unrest, US president and heads of states of certain European countries openly offered weapons, & financial & security support to rioters to at least weaken the Islamic Republic. But what happened was the opposite
Khamenei: The Iranian nation has stood firmly against an unprecedented media assault by the enemy, which was meant to generate Irabophobia and a fear of the Revolution. This shows the Iranian nation is strongly resistant
Khamenei: Which country and revolution do you know that has been able to resist the blows of the world's most powerful countries The Iranian nation has stood firmly against a long chain of the enemy's schemes, including coup attempts, sanctions, and media assaults
1 Jahr zuvorUS sanctions 4 companies, 3 individuals in Iran & Turkey helping to procure European-made engines for Tehran's drone program. Per @USTreasury, the sanctioned network was operating on behalf of Iran's Ministry of Defense & Armed Forces Logistics
Khamenei: Strong economies are faced with bank failures, which you heard about recently. Of course, some of them were reported, and others were not, but you will hear about them soon. In some countries there are massive trillions of dollars of debts, which is an economic problem
Khamenei: We are not the only ones faced with economic problems. Many countries around the world today have certain economic problems. Even the world's wealthy countries with strong, advanced economies are truly plagued by a large number of problems
Khamenei: Both inflation and domestic production are important. Inflation is the main problem and domestic production is definitely one of the keys to saving the country from economic problems. So, considering these matters, this year's slogan is: "Inflation control, growth in production
Khamenei: This year, the spring of nature coincides with the spring of spirituality–the month of Ramadan. It is said that one should not cover one's body from spring breeze. Similarly, regarding the spiritual spring of Ramadan, we should expose our hearts to this divine & fragrant breeze
Khamenei: I congratulate the arrival of Nowruz to Iranians and the nations who honor Nowruz and place importance on it. May God bless all of you on the occasion of this noble Eid
Khamenei: In the name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful O' Changer of hearts and sights, O' Director of nights and days, O' Transformer of situations and circumstances, Transform our circumstances to the best of circumstances
