Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Operation Roaring Lion

Live updates: Iran declares end of attacks on Israel

After Israel and Iran traded missile barrages and airstrikes, Iran says it will halt attacks but warns against Israel strikes on Lebanon. Live Updates.

Is he really still alive?

Mural of dead Iranian leaders depicts Mojtaba Khamenei

A new mural in Mashhad depicting Mojtaba Khamenei among deceased figures fuels speculation about his condition amid reports of severe injuries and isolation.

Mojtaba Khamenei injured but still alert and aware

Sources close to Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei tell Reuters that he is severely injured, but not unconscious.

Declaration of victory

Mojtaba doubles down on reparation demands, Hormuz control

Khamenei marks 40 days since his father’s death, declares Iran victorious, warns aggressors, and urges regional states to reject Western influence

Minister Katz:

'Larijani and Soleimani joined Khamenei in the depths of hell'

Defense Minister Israel Katz announced Tuesday morning that two senior Iranian figures were eliminated overnight, following a situation assessment with top Israel Defense Forces officials.

IAF dismantles aircraft used by Iranian Supreme Leader

At Mehrabad Airport in Tehran, Israeli Air Force dismantles aircraft used by the Supreme Leader of Iran.

Amid reports of injury:

Iran's new Supreme Leader releases first statement

Iranian state TV aired a message attributed to new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, vowing revenge and calling to close the Strait of Hormuz.

Regime Sports Minister:

Iran will not participate in World Cup

Iran's Sports Minister says his country will not participate in the 2026 World Cup, scheduled to be played in the US, after the elimination of Supreme Leader and amid continued strikes on the country.

Eulogizing Khamenei

Shockingly, Khamenei was presented as a benign, pragmatic leader who was against nuclear weapons in NYT, WSJ and Wash Post eulogies. It's hard to believe how low the liberal press has fallen in their refusal to approve of anything done by President Trump. Opinion.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards pledge loyalty to new Supreme Leader

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards and allied groups welcome Mojtaba Khamenei’s appointment as Iran’s new Supreme Leader, pledge support for his leadership.

Official:

Mojtaba Khamenei named Iran's next Supreme Leader

Iran officially announces that Mojtaba Khamenei has been selected as the new Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic, replacing his father who was eliminated in joint US-Israeli strikes in Iran.

London:

Iran leader’s son owns London homes overlooking Israeli embassy

Security experts warn that the son of Iran’s late leader may be using London apartments to spy on the Israeli embassy.

Mossad Farsi account

'Why did Mojtaba Khamenei burn his father’s will?'

The official Persian-language X account of the Mossad published a dramatic image raising serious questions about the power struggles within the office of the Supreme Leader.

Man attacked at Khamenei memorial service in NYC

A memorial for Ayatollah Khamenei in Washington Park in Manhattan turned into a violent confrontation after a passerby removed a poster of the Iranian leader.

Watch: Simulation of Khamenei’s massive bunker.

IDF spokesperson Effie Defrin said senior Iranian officials were in the Supreme Leader’s bunker in Tehran during this morning’s strike. The IDF is assessing who was present and the results.

In heart of Tehran: 50 fighter planes destroy Khamenei's bunker

IDF dismantles Ali Khamenei’s underground military bunker beneath the Iranian terror regime's leadership compound.

NYT report:

Iran delays Khamenei successor decision due to security concerns

Iran is delaying announcing a successor to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei due to security fears after US and Israeli officials suggested the next leader could be targeted, The New York Times reports.

Trump: Iran's next leader must be chosen by me

President says US must help determine Iran's next supreme leader, rejects Mojtaba Khamenei as successor in Axios interview Thursday.

Islamic ruling:

Every Muslim is obligated to avenge Khamenei

Shiite cleric publishes ruling pointing to US and Israel as those responsible for killing the Iranian Supreme Leader, calls for revenge.

Before strike

Report: Netanyahu alerted Trump to chance to target Khamenei

Axios report says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu alerted President Trump to intelligence showing Iran’s Supreme Leader and advisers meeting in Tehran, prompting strike that killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Ali Khamenei’s son chosen as successor

Iran’s Assembly of Experts chooses Mojtaba Khamenei, son of Ali Khamenei who was eliminated, as Iran’s next Supreme Leader.

The Ayatollah Wars:

Israel and US Victory

The US and Israel air forces struck with precision, based on exquisite intelligence, and wiped out the wicked Ayatollah and his evil senior leadership team in one fell swoop. And that's for starters. Opinion.

'Burn in hell'

Watch: Iranian host sends message to Khamenei

Iranian Rita Panahi of Sky News Australia responds to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's death, speaking directly to him during the broadcast.

The Iranian Regime threat to the USA is real - and it's here!

The Ayatollah regime has harnessed regional instability to erode the US’ strategic posture, launder billions through criminal enterprises, and position terror operatives - in coordination with China and Russia - within reach of major US cities. Opinion.

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Ex-IRGC chief threatens US, Israel after Khamenei elimination

Former IRGC commander Mohsen Rezaee threatens the US and Israel after Ali Khamenei’s elimination, vowing revenge and warning no American vessels would pass through the Persian Gulf.

Trump: Khamenei’s potential successors are all dead

In an interview with ABC News, Trump says potential successors to Khamenei were eliminated in the strikes on Iran.

Middle East a safter place

IDF: Elimination of top Iranian terror axis officials complete

Elimination of Ali Khamenei in Tehran constitutes the culmination of a sustained effort to eliminate the senior leadership of the Iranian terror axis over the past two and a half years.

IDF confirms

Ali Khamenei, 'father' of the plan to destroy Israel, is dead

The IDF confirmed that Ali Khamenei was killed in an air force strike on the leadership compound in the heart of Tehran,

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu

'Give thanks and praise after Khamenei's elimination'

Chief Rabbi of Safed says Jews should make certain changes to their daily prayers today, observe the Fast of Ester more meticulously, in thanks for the success of Operation Roaring Lion

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Statue of Khamenei toppled after Iranian dictator's elimination

Iranian citizens cheer the fall of the image of the dictator who ruled over them for 35 years.

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The announcement of Khamenei’s death on Iranian television

Watch as the hosts on Iran’s state-run media tearfully announce the death of Khamenei.

Iran officially announces: Khamenei eliminated

Official media outlets in Iran confirm Supreme Leader was eliminated in joint strikes by the US and Israel. 40 days of mourning declared.

Report:

Israel, US strikes timed for Khamenei’s meeting with inner circle

Sources tell Reuters that Iran’s Supreme Leader was meeting with top aides when Israel and the US launched the strikes that eliminated him.

Trump:

'I know exactly who may replace Khamenei'

President Trump tells CBS News he knows who could replace Iran’s Supreme Leader after his elimination, adding that a diplomatic solution with Iran is now “much easier" to achieve.

Iranian Crown Prince:

Regime successor to Khamenei ‘doomed to fail’

After President Trump confirms Khamenei’s elimination, Reza Pahlavi urges security forces to abandon the regime and calls for decisive action in the streets.

Trump confirms: Khamenei is dead

US President Donald Trump declares Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is dead, calling it justice for victims of the regime worldwide and promising military pressure will continue.

End of a dictator:

Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei eliminated

Israeli source says data received by defense echelon indicates that Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamanei has been eliminated in the heart of Tehran.

Hezbollah reveals its red line with Iran

Hezbollah official tells AFP it will not intervene if the US carries out limited strikes, but draws the line at an attack on the Supreme Leader.

Report:

Attempted 'soft coup' against Khamenei uncovered

Reports detail an alleged internal bid led by Hassan Rouhani to sideline Iran’s Supreme Leader as protests commenced across the country.

Report:

Trump weighing 'token' Iran enrichment, targeting Khamenei

Axios reports that the Trump admin is considering “token" Iranian enrichment, while military options, including targeting Khamenei, are on the table.

As sides meet

Khamenei: US warships can be sent “to the bottom of the sea"

As renewed negotiations with the US continue, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei posted threats online, warning American military forces and rejecting limits on Iran’s missiles.

Rubio:

'Trump would meet ayatollah, but Iran can’t have nuclear weapons'

Secretary of State Rubio says Trump is open to meeting Iran’s leader but insists Tehran will never obtain nuclear weapons, as the US boosts forces and pursues a potential deal.

Iran:

TV director fired after reporter’s ‘Death to Khamenei’ remark

Iranian authorities dismiss a provincial TV director after a reporter appeared to call for the death of Supreme Leader Khamenei during a live broadcast.

Amid US military buildup

Iran’s Khamenei urges unity to defeat enemy

As the US increases its military presence in the Gulf, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei urges his people to unite.

Khamenei's secret message to Putin

Iran's secretary of the Supreme National Security Council reportedly delivered a message from Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei to Russian President Vladimir Putin during their meeting last week.

Khamenei claims CIA, Mossad led plot to ignite Iran unrest

In a series of posts, Iran’s Supreme Leader claims Israel and the US planned, directed, and fueled violent unrest aimed at undermining Iran’s security.

'We’ll see if he’s right'

Trump counters Khamenei’s warning

Trump responds to Khamenei’s warning that any US attack would spark a regional war, saying the US hopes for a deal but is prepared to test the threat if diplomacy fails.

Ali Khamenei went underground - and got a new nickname

Protesters latch onto Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's fear of US strike, call him 'Rat-Ali.'

Report: Khamenei moved to underground bunker

Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei moved to underground bunker in Tehran as son assumes responsibilities.

Iran warns Trump:

'Any attack on Khamenei is full-scale war'

Iran warns that any attack on Khamenei would mean war, as the US weighs military action amid escalating tensions.

Former US Ambassador:

'Trump may target Iran’s Supreme Leader within days'

Former US Ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro warns Trump may attempt to eliminate Iran’s Supreme Leader, saying rising tensions and US military positioning could trigger major strikes but not immediate regime change.

Khamenei accuses Trump of fueling unrest, warns enemies

'We will not let international or local criminals go unpunished,' Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warns.

Khamenei says pro‑regime rallies are a 'warning' to the US

Iran’s Supreme Leader praises pro‑government rallies after two weeks of protests, calling them a “warning" to the US.

The mullah's defeat will not be like toppling a communist regime

The fact that in Western squares no one demonstrates for the heroic Iranians, but only for the cutthroats, does not bode well. Opinion

Khamenei raises Iran's alert level to highest ever

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei won't leave Tehran, Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi offers encouragement to protesters and promises to return to his homeland.

Khamenei downplays anti-regime protests

Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei slams US President Donald Trump on TV, makes request of his own countrymen.

Iran unrest

Protesters chant 'Death to Khamenei,' topple Soleimani statue

Protesters chant “Death to Khamenei" and destroy Soleimani statue as anti-regime demonstrations in Iran continue.

Report:

Khamenei preparing to flee to Moscow if forces desert

Western intelligence report says Ayatollah Khamenei has a secret plan to flee Tehran with close aides if Iran’s security forces falter, as nationwide protests and economic unrest intensify.

Iran leadership in panic amid protests and external threats

A New York Times report says Iran’s leadership is grappling with mounting protests while facing increased pressure from the US and Israel, raising fears of further escalation.

Khamenei:

'Rioters must be put in their place'

Iran’s Supreme Leader discusses widespread protests, calls economic demands “just" but warns that riots cannot be allowed.