Tehran: Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei will deliver a live televised address to the nation tonight.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, the speech coincides with Sacred Defense Week, which marks the anniversary of the 1980-88 Iraqi-imposed war on Iran, as well as the start of the new school year.

The Leader is expected to touch on key national, regional, and international issues. His speech will be broadcast on multiple state television channels.