Ayatollah Mohammad Hassan Akhtari recalls his decades-long acquaintance with the martyred Leader of the Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, from the years before the Islamic Revolution to his years of leadership.
He portrays a scholar and statesman defined by courage, strategic foresight, deep knowledge of the Muslim world, and an unwavering commitment to Islamic unity. From the Revolution and the Iran-Iraq War to his support for scientific self-reliance and the cause of Palestine, Ayatollah Khamenei’s influence extended far beyond Iran’s borders.