Interview Interview

Corridors are a government priority, and the necessary resources have been allocated for the north–south and east–west routes

Khamenei.ir has conducted an interview with President Masoud Pezeshkian about the current issues of the country, the government’s plans to address imbalances, and the key, strategic measures taken by the government over the past year.

Dec. 27, 2025

The Zionist regime has sought to establish “Greater Israel” since its formation

In an interview with KHAMENEI.IR, Lebanese writer and political analyst Tarek Tarshishi confirmed that since 1947, the leaders of the Zionist regime have pursued a policy of usurping the entirety of Palestine and establishing “Greater Israel.” He argued that what is called the “two-state solution” is a political illusion and stressed that the option of armed resistance remains the only way to liberate the land and restore the rights of the Palestinian nation.

Nov. 1, 2025

The Islamic Republic is open to negotiation but will not accept imposition

Interview with Dr. Kamal Kharrazi on the principles of negotiation and the dimensions of the 12-Day War

Oct. 15, 2025

Iranians are not a people who “surrender”

The interview recounts the events during the ceasefire with the regime and addresses the issues and challenges facing the Islamic Republic of Iran during this time and how they are being managed, nuclear negotiations, Resistance Front, disarming the Resistance groups, snapback mechanism, Azerbaijan-Armenia agreement, and etc.

Aug. 23, 2025

“We are followers of Khomeini (ra)”

Interview with the daughter of Martyr Sayyid Fouad Shukr

Aug. 2, 2025

Imam Khamenei's decisions changed the course of our military: In the military we are at a global level

In the "A Tale of victory" dossier, Khamenei.ir presents a strategic analysis of the recent imposed Twelve-Day War, in which the Islamic Republic of Iran triumphed over the Zionist regime. As part of this coverage, it has released a previously unpublished interview with Martyr General Hajizadeh, the late commander of the IRGC Aerospace Force, highlighting the pivotal role of Imam Khamenei, the Commander-in-Chief of Iran’s Armed Forces in the development and advancement of Iran’s missile capabilities.

Jul. 15, 2025

We managed the war situation under the command of the Commander-in-Chief and with the government's preparedness

The First Vice President's account of the country's management during the Zionist regime’s imposed 12-day war against Iran, July 11, 2025

Jul. 13, 2025

We have not pinned our hopes on negotiations to resolve the country’s issues

A number of cabinet members, parliamentarians, senior officials from the Judiciary, and representatives of various institutions met with Imam Khamenei on the occasion of the beginning of the new year on April 15, 2025. In this meeting, Imam Khamenei, referring to the Oman-mediated talks and drawing on past experiences such as the JCPOA, emphasized that the country should not become dependent on these talks, and all sectors of economy must continue their activities regardless of the result of the Oman talks. On the sidelines of this meeting, KHAMENEI.IR interviewed Dr. Mohammadreza Aref, First Vice President, regarding the administration’s strategies and efforts to advance the nation’s affairs — especially the resolution of economic problems in the current situation — and its stance on the ongoing negotiations.

Apr. 16, 2025

Martyr Nasrallah is alive: The secret of a martyr's life after martyrdom

In an interview with Khamenei.ir, Hujjat al-Islam Habibollah Babaei, an associate professor in the field of cultural and civilizational studies at Baqir al-Olum University, discussed the notions of being "at the height of honor" for the martyrs and the "ever-increasing glory of the spirit and path of the martyrs." These concepts were highlighted by Imam Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution in his message during the funeral of martyrs Sayyid Hassan Nasrallah and Sayyid Hashem Safieddine.

Mar. 1, 2025

Exclusive interview with Marytr Hujjat al-Islam Sayyid Hashem Safieddine regarding the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Imam Khamenei

Sayyid Hashem Safieddine, who previously served as the head of Hezbollah’s Executive Council, was elected secretary-general following the martyrdom of Sayyid Hassan Nasrallah. However, just days later, on October 3, 2024, he was martyred in an Israeli airstrike in Dahiyeh, south of Beirut. His pure body was buried on February 24, 2025, after his funeral was held alongside Martyr Sayyid Hassan Nasrallah as the two martyred Secretary-Generals of Hezbollah.

Feb. 27, 2025

Sayyid Hassan Nasrallah is the "Master of Martyrs of Palestine" and holds a special place in our hearts

In a recent interview with the Arabic Khamenei.ir, Ziayd al-Nakhalah, the Secretary-General of Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ), spoke about the desperation of the Zionist regime in ceasefire negotiations. " Israel will ultimately be compelled to implement the agreement to secure the release of its prisoners, especially since there are soldiers and generals among the remaining captives," he remarked. Mr. al-Nakhalah expressed appreciation for Hezbollah's role in defending Palestine and described Martyr Sayyid Hassan Nasrallah as the "Master of Martyrs of Palestine." The Secretary-General of the PIJ emphasized the importance of a grand funeral procession for Martyr Sayyid Hassan Nasrallah and Sayyid Hashem Safieddine. "All the Palestinian Resistance groups will participate with strength in the funeral procession of these two martyrs," he stated.

Feb. 21, 2025

The Palestinian nation steadfast as olive trees and will foil any plot to displace Palestinians

Interview with Muhammad Ismail Darwish, head of Hamas’ leadership council

Feb. 9, 2025

High morale among Hezbollah fighters promises definite victory

Dr. Ali Larijani, advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution and member of the Expediency Discernment Council, delivered a message last week from Imam Khamenei to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, and Nabih Berri, Speaker of the Lebanese Parliament, during his recent visit to Syria and Lebanon. This trip elicited many positive feedbacks concerning the Resistance Front in both regional and international media, while also being the subject of various analyses and evaluations. On this occasion, Khamenei.ir conducted an interview with Dr. Larijani to analyze and examine the background, events, and his firsthand observations from this trip, as well as its political, international, and on-the-ground implications in the current special circumstances of the region. The following is the abridged version of this interview.

Nov. 24, 2024

Gaza War will definitely end in victory over the enemy

Shortly after the Leader of the Islamic Revolution had met with a joint delegation from Hamas and Islamic Jihad, KHAMENEI.IR spoke with Mr. Ismail Haniyeh and Mr. Ziyad al-Nakhalah. In this interview, which was the last in-depth interview with Martyr Ismail Haniyeh just hours before his martyrdom, the heads of these two Palestinian Islamic Resistance groups emphasized that victory is certain. They also stressed the need for unity among the Islamic Ummah. This interview is as follows:

Aug. 7, 2024

Martyr Soleimani laid the foundations of the Islamic Republic’s regional power

Major General Gholamali Rashid is one of the senior commanders of Iran’s Armed Forces and the commander of the Khatam-al Anbiya Central Headquarters. He is one of the people who had been with Lieutenant General Martyr Haj Qasem Soleimani since the years of the Sacred Defense. In commemoration of the anniversary of the epic funeral of Martyr Haj Qasem Soleimani, the Farsi website of Khamenei.ir conducted an interview with this senior military commander. The following is an abridged version of this interview.

Jan. 8, 2024

Western civilization is gambling its dwindling reputation on Zionist regime

The following is an interview with Dr. Habibollah Babaei, associate professor of Islamic Civilization Studies at Baqir al-Olum University. In this interview H. Babaei tries to analyze how the West dealt with and reacted to the Gaza bombings and genocide by the Zionist regime from a civilizational point of view.

Oct. 31, 2023

US must take responsibility for the genocide in Gaza

The following is an interview with Dr. Foad Izadi, associate professor of American Studies at the University of Tehran, about the kind and degree of relation between the US and Zionist regime, especially in the context of the Zionist regime’s recent genocidal invasion of Gaza.

Oct. 19, 2023

The irreparable nature of Israel's defeat in the words of a Lebanese General

In an interview with Khamenei.ir, Major General Amin Hotait, an expert and analyst on military issues and a former member of the Lebanese Army, briefly analyzes the reasons and factors behind Israel's irreparable failure.

Oct. 16, 2023

A defeat that will remain in the minds of Zionists for years

The following is an interview with Dr. Salman Razavi, expert on Zionism and Israel, about the Operation Al-Aqsa Storm.

Oct. 13, 2023

Burning humane values: Behind the scene of a heinous action

The Khamenei.ir website has interviewed the head of Iran’s Islamic Culture and Relations Organization, Hujjat al-Islam Dr. Mohammad Mahdi Imanipour, to examine the main issues covered in Imam Khamenei’s recent message following the tragic act of the burning of the Holy Quran. This interview covers some of the dimensions of the impact that this heinous act of burning the Holy Quran has had on the Islamic world.

Aug. 1, 2023

Head of IRGC’s Intelligence analyzes hybrid warfare against Iran in the 2022 riots

The following is an interview with Brigadier General Mohammad Kazemi on the issue of the riots in Iran during the last year. According to General Kazemi, the head of the Intelligence Organization of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), the intelligence services of 20 foreign countries were involved in fueling the 2022 riots in Iran.

Jul. 10, 2023

Desperate situation: Reverse migration of the wandering Zionists

During several meetings in the recent months, the Leader of the Revolution has referred to the obvious weakness and gradual decline of the usurping Zionist regime. The following interview with Dr. Salman Razavi, expert on Zionism and Israel, examines reverse migration and the reasons for it as a sign of this decline.

Jun. 28, 2023

Imam Khomeini turned Palestine into the first issue of the Islamic world

The following is an interview with Monir Shafiq, a distinguished Palestinian writer, thinker, and fighter. He talks about the most recent situation of Palestinian resistance, the decline of the usurping Zionist regime, and the issue of “unity of the fields” emphasized by the Leader of the Islamic Revolution.

Jun. 13, 2023

...