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Introduction The Islamic Republic of Iran, under the decisive leadership of Imam Khamenei, is asserting its maritime sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz. It is critical for the transport of diesel, which keeps the whole world economy functioning and producing real wealth. Iran’s assertion has disrupted that functionality and productivity.

Introduction Imam Seyyed Ali Khamenei was rare in the ranks of great statesmen, which included Lenin (Russia), Mao Zedong (China), Kim Il-sung (North Korea) Fidel Castro (Cuba), and Ho Chi Minh (Vietnam). The common thread that ran through their contributions to world history was that they helped break the regional

Imam Seyyed Ali Khamenei: implementing a true republican state Preface An effect of the 40-Day War on Iran is the increased acceptance that there is not one but many approaches to the struggle for decolonization. Previously, there was one dominant approach – that of the western secular left and liberal.

Introduction Imam Khamenei, on the occasion of the 15th edition of the Imam Reza International Cultural and Artistic Festival in 2018 suggested to the organising team to include the culture of reading and studying in the national and international program.. Imam Ali and Imam Reza: the culture of reading and

Building the foundation of democracy Development from local government-up   The Imam made it his historical responsibility to force USA to retreat from West Asia. This dovetailed into the Global South’s aim to make it retreat from all its regions. The aim is to create a multipolar world with a

Prelude Imam Khamenei embodied the philosophical identity of the Islamic Revolution. Imam Khamenei embodied its future. Contending with military-economic war Imam Khamenei served as the President of Iran for two terms from 1981 to 1989. His Presidency spanned the USA/Iraq war on Iran (1980-1988) when the invaders placed Iran under

The need for a real solution rooted in history Introduction The Imam in his 7-part series of Palestinian history deals with solution to the issue of Palestine: the diplomatic solution; pressuring the Zionist regime; using oil as a weapon; financial support for the people of Palestine; the key to saving

Beyond protest and criticism  Introduction The Imam has written a seven-part series on the history of Palestine in the early 20th century. It covers: the history of occupation; importance of Palestine; supporting Palestine; solutions for the issue of Palestine; peace and negotiation; fighting and resistance; and the fate of Palestine.

The Imam and sovereignty There is a need to evaluate the historical role of Imam Khamenei in securing the Islamic Republic’s ‘full permanent sovereignty…over its natural resources and all economic activities’. There is a UN context, which dates back to 1 May 1974. It adopted the Declaration on the Establishment