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‘Leader of anti-colonial resistance’: Iranian and intl. scholars pay tribute to Imam Khamenei

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July 8, 2026

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A joint tribute by Iranian and international scholars and activists hails Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei's legacy as a symbol of anti-colonial resistance and unwavering opposition to imperialism.

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Tehran Times

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· Jul 4, 2026

The epitome of resistance against bullies and hegemons

TEHRAN - Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was recognized as the embodiment of defiance against bullying nations and Western hegemony, particularly that led by the United States. Firm and unwavering in his stance, he never succumbed to pressure or intimidation. Ultimately, he lost his life standing up to bullies and challenging hegemons. He will be remembered as a distinguished political and religious leader, renowned for his extraordinary courage and bravery.

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· Jul 6, 2026

Activist Calla Walsh praises Khamenei and declares America ‘humiliated’

Activist Calla Walsh says the Islamic Republic has emerged stronger than ever and calls Ayatollah Ali Khamenei the greatest anti-imperialist leader of her lifetime. “The US and Israel were mistaken in thinking that by assassinating the leader they could overthrow the Islamic Republic,” Ms Walsh said. “The people are more determined than ever in favour of the revolution and in defending the Islamic Republic, in defending Iran’s sovereignty. “The US has been more humiliated than it has ever been before in its history. “He [Khamenei] was a leader to all people in the world who struggle against imperialism, against arrogance, against Zionism, against genocide. “To me, he was the greatest anti-imperialist leader to have lived during my lifetime.”

ABNA English

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· Jun 29, 2026

Malaysian scholar: Legacy of Ayatollah Khamenei remains a cornerstone for political and academic circles

Malaysian Islamic scholar and President of the Malaysian Consultative Council of Islamic Organizations (MAPIM), Mohammad Azmi Abdul Hamid, highlighted the legacy of the late Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, describing his leadership as closely associated with the principles of dignity, independence, and strength in the Islamic world.

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· Jul 4, 2026

Scholar, revolutionary, statesman, leader: How Imam Khamenei shaped the course of modern Iran

A concise account of the life of the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Imam Seyyed Ali Khamenei, charting his journey from humble beginnings and distinguished religious scholarship to the forefront of the struggle against the Pahlavi regime and nearly four decades of leadership at the helm of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Mehr News Agency

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· Jul 5, 2026

West assassinated Iran’s Leader for his support for Palestine

TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) – The West assassinated the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, because of his leadership and efforts to support the liberation of Palestine, says a member of Yemen’s Ansarullah resistance movement.

Qatar News Agency

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· Jul 10, 2026

GCC Secretary-General Condemns Attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan

Riyadh, July 10 (QNA) - Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi voiced his condemnation and denunciation in the strongest terms of the treacherous Iranian attacks targeting Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan, emphasizing that the continuation of these attacks reflects an unacceptable escalatory approach, constituting a flagrant violation of state sovereignty and a grave breach of the principles of international law and the United Nations (UN) Charter.

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Related coverage for "‘Leader of anti-colonial resistance’: Iranian and intl. scholars pay tribute to Imam Khamenei": Tehran Times — The epitome of resistance against bullies and hegemons. Sky News Australia — Activist Calla Walsh praises Khamenei and declares America ‘humiliated’. ABNA English — Malaysian scholar: Legacy of Ayatollah Khamenei remains a cornerstone for political and academic circles. Presstv — Scholar, revolutionary, statesman, leader: How Imam Khamenei shaped the course of modern Iran. Mehr News Agency — West assassinated Iran’s Leader for his support for Palestine. Qatar News Agency — GCC Secretary-General Condemns Attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan