Iran’s Supreme Leader Sends Heartfelt Reply and Gift to 10-Year-Old Student

AhlulBayt News Agency:  Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei, has responded with a warm and affectionate letter to a 10-year-old student from Tehran who wrote to him expressing his love and appreciation for his guidance. The Supreme Leader also sent the young student a gift in response to his heartfelt message.

Ali Reza Bakhshi Iraj, a 10-year-old student living in Tehran, wrote a letter to the Supreme Leader on September 14, 2026.

In his letter, the young student expressed his affection and gratitude for the Supreme Leader’s guidance. He also offered a monetary gift as a gesture of appreciation and to support the Mujahideen of Islam.

The text of the student’s letter reads:

*In the name of Allah, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful*

“Hello, Agha!

My name is Ali Reza Bakhshi.

I am 10 years old and live in Tehran.

To be honest, I do not know whether my letter will ever reach you.

I wish I could speak to you in person.

The truth is that we are very grateful to you for your guidance.

This money is intended to thank you and to help the Mujahideen of Islam.

I hope to meet you.

Ali Reza Bakhshi Iraj

September 14, 2026

P.S. Happy birthday to you, even though this greeting comes a little late!”

Supreme Leader’s heartfelt response

The letter eventually reached Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei, who responded to the young student’s expression of affection with a personal letter and a gift.

The text of the Supreme Leader’s reply reads:

*In the name of Allah, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful*

“My dear friend, Mr. Ali Reza Bakhshi!

Peace be upon you, and the mercy and blessings of Allah.

Thank you for your kind affection and attention. However, my birthday falls in the month of Esfand (February–March).

In response to your kindness, I am also presenting you with a small gift from my side.

Please convey my greetings to your family.

Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei

October 1, 2026

P.S. Your handwriting is very neat.”

The exchange highlights the affectionate interaction between the Supreme Leader and the young student, whose heartfelt letter received a personal response and a thoughtful gift.