Former Iranian foreign minister Dr. Ali Akbar Salehi says Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei's foreign policy prioritized political independence, strong relations with neighboring countries, and vigilance against global hegemonic powers.

African-American Islamic scholar Sheikh Jafar Muhibullah says Martyr Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei’s spiritual leadership, unwavering commitment to justice, and Quranic worldview will continue inspiring resistance and moral courage worldwide.

A Lebanese interfaith scholar says Martyr Ayatollah Khamenei's enduring legacy lies in inspiring generations to uphold justice, awareness, responsibility, Islamic unity, and meaningful dialogue.

Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei's unwavering moral leadership, rejecting nuclear weapons despite existential threats while resisting US-Israeli hegemony, made Iran a global symbol of principled leadership, says analyst.

As millions bid farewell to the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, an Iranian professor says his defining legacy was institutionalizing resistance to Western hegemony beyond Iran's borders.

An Iranian lawmaker says the martyred Leader's unwavering commitment to resisting Western domination not only strengthened the country across generations but also stands as his most enduring legacy.

Ayatollah Khamenei's legacy spans revolutionary leadership, state-building, and anti-colonial resistance, shaping Iran's sovereignty, regional influence, and ties with regional powers like China, says a Chinese scholar.