Ahmad Khatami

Iranian nation defeated both US, Israel in 12-day war: cleric

TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – Tehran’s Provisional Friday Prayers Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ahmad Khatami has said that the noble nation of Islamic Iran defeated both the United States and Israeli regime during the 12-day battle in June.

Senior cleric slams US role in Israel June aggression on Iran

TEHRAN, Nov. 14 (MNA) – Provisional leader of Tehran Friday Prayers Ayatollah Seyyed Ahmad Khatami lashed out at the US government’s admitted role in Israeli aggression against Iran on June 13, 2025.

Iran to never agree to give up enrichment, senior cleric says

TEHRAN, Oct. 3 (MNA) – The interim Friday Prayers leader in Tehran stressed that Iran will never give up on the right to enrich uranium despite any pressures, stressing that the country will never accept bullying and oppression.

Resistance, unity best way to confront Zionist regime: cleric

TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (MNA) – The interim Friday Prayers leader in Tehran stressed that armed struggle and resistance are still the practical way to confront the Zionist regime, calling for a united Muslim front.

Iran not to succumb to US bullying: senior cleric

TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) – Tehran provisional Friday Prayers leader said that Tehran will not retreat from its right to enjoy nuclear technology for peaceful purposes, emphasizing that the country will not give in to US bullying.

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"It's Iran's indigenous atomic tech. worries Trump not bomb"

TEHRAN, May 30 (MNA) – Tehran Provisional Friday Prayers Leader Ayatollah Ahmad Khatami says that US President Trump is worried about domestication of nuclear technology in Iran, not the atomic bomb.

Persian Gulf to remain Persian Gulf forever: senior cleric

TEHRAN, May 09 (MNA) – Tehran Provisional Friday Prayers Leader Ayatollah Ahmad Khatami has said that the Persian Gulf has been and will remain the Persian Gulf forever.

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Massive turnout on Bahman 22 rally conveys unity message

TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) – Tehran Provisional Friday Prayers Leader Ayatollah Ahmad Khatami has said that the massive turnout of people on Bahman 22 rallies conveyed the message of unity and amity among people of the country.

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Zionist regime seeking to further occupy, destroy Syria

TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) – Tehran provisional Friday Prayers Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ahmad Khatami said the Zionist regime seeks to further occupy and destroy all the infrastructure of Syria amid recent developments in the Arab country.

Senior cleric calls for serious probe into Tabas incident

TEHRAN, Sep. 27 (MNA) – Tehran provisional Friday Prayers Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ahmad Khatami emphasized on the serious follow-up of the Tabas mine incident.

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Gloomy, dark days await criminal executioners of Israel

TEHRAN, Sep. 06 (MNA) – Tehran provisional Friday Prayers Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ahmad Khatami says Gloomy and dark days await the criminal Zionist executioners.

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Iran to certainly take a harsh revenge on Zionist regime

TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA)– Tehran provisional Friday Prayers Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ahmad Khatami said that the Zionist regime should not doubt that Iran will take a severe and harsh revenge on Israeli assassination of Hamas Chief Martyr Ismail Haniyeh.

Senior cleric hails late pres. Raeisi for his tireless work

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – Tehran provisional Friday prayers leader Ayatollah Ahmad Khatami praised the late Iranian president for being tireless in serving the people while in office in every post.

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Zionists to be slapped harder if they repeat mistakes

TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) – Tehran provisional Friday prayers leader Ayatollah Ahmad Khatami says Zionists will face a harder slap if they repeat their mistakes again.

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Iranian nation proved their loyalty to Islamic Revolution

TEHRAN, Mar. 08 (MNA) – Tehran provisional Friday prayers leader Ayatollah Ahmad Khatami says Iranian people are loyal to the Islamic Revolution and have shown their loyalty in the election.

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Hamas conditions for ceasefire completely reasonable

TEHRAN, Feb. 02 (MNA) – Tehran provisional Friday prayers leader Ayatollah Ahmad Khatami said that the conditions set by Hamas over reaching a ceasefire with the Israeli regime are completely reasonable.

ISIL created by US, Israel: senior cleric

TEHRAN, Jan. 05 (MNA) – The provisional leader of Tehran Friday Prayers said while ISIL has taken responsibility for the Kerman terrorist attack, the truth is that the terror group is the US and Israel's agent.

"Palestinian will remain, Zionists will go": senior cleric

TEHRAN, Oct. 13 (MNA) – The provisional leader of Friday Prayers in Tehran said that according to a divine promise, the Palestinians will survive while the Zionist occupiers will be destroyed.

Arbaeen walk a 'unique divine exercise': senior cleric

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – The provisional leader of Friday Prayers in Tehran described the phenomenon of Arbaeen procession as a unique divine exercise.

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Muslim nations should make Swedish government regret

TEHRAN, Jul. 21 (MNA) – Referring to the repeated sacrilege of the Holy Quran in Sweden, the provisional leader of Friday Prayers in Tehran said that Muslim nations have to make Swedish government regret its actions.

Dynamism in Iran's diplomacy worthy of praise: senior cleric

TEHRAN, Jun 02 (MNA) –Referring to president Raeisi's trip to Indonesia, the provisional leader of Friday Prayers in Tehran said that the diplomatic activities of government are admirable and show the new dynamism in Iran's foreign policy.

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Poisoning students enemies' plot for undermine security

TEHRAN, Mar. 10 (MNA) – Tehran provisional Friday prayers leader Ayatollah Ahmad Khatami says that poisoning students was an enemies' plot to undermine security in Iran.

Senior cleric calls for gloriously holding 22 Bahman rallies

TEHRAN, Feb. 10 (MNA) – Tehran provisional Friday prayers leader Ayatollah Ahmad Khatami called for gloriously holding the 22 Bahman rallies which are scheduled to be held across Iran on Saturday.

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UK terming IRGC as terrorist indicates its enmity with Iran

TEHRAN, Jan. 13 (MNA) – Tehran provisional Friday prayers leader Ayatollah Ahmad Khatami says that the UK House of Commons' vote to proscribe IRGC as a terrorist organization indicates the UK's enmity with the Iranian people.

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Rioters seek to frustrate people with Islamic Establishment

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – The temporary leader of this week's Friday Prayers in Tehran said that the recent riots in the country are orchestrated by foreign enemies with the aim of disappointing the people with the Islamic Republic.

Future of Islamic Revolution brighter than ever: Cleric

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Saying that the judiciary must take serious measures against rioters, Ayatollah Khatami said that the future of the Islamic Revolution is brighter than the past.

Enemies behind recent riots in Iran: senior cleric

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – Tehran provincial Friday prayers leader Ayatollah Ahmad Khatami commented on recent developments in Iran.