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News and updates about Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Khamenei makes 1st public appearance since Operation Rising Lion

Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei spotted at Ashura night event in Tehran, marking his first public appearance since the launch of Operation Rising Lion.

Khamenei makes 1st public appearance since Operation Rising Lion

Iran's FM to Trump:

'Respect Khamenei if you’re serious about a deal'

Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi blasts Trump for disrespecting Supreme Leader Khamenei, demanding a change in tone for any nuclear deal. This follows Trump's earlier post criticizing Khamenei and revealing he halted sanctions relief.

'Respect Khamenei if you’re serious about a deal'

Khamenei threatens Israel after boasting war 'victory'

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader, renewed threats against Israel, warning of a "heavy cost" for any attacks. This follows his claims of Iran's "victory" over the "fake Zionist regime".

Khamenei threatens Israel after boasting war 'victory'

Trump:

'I saved Khamenei from a very ugly death'

In a post on Truth Social, President Trump slams Iran's Supreme Leader for claiming victory over Israel, stating he saved Khamenei’s life and halted a massive Israeli attack on Tehran. Trump also reveals he ceased working on Iran sanctions relief after Khamenei's "lie".

'I saved Khamenei from a very ugly death'

Jack Engelhard:

The Ayatollah has no clothes

Trump is a mighty world leader, and a true friend of Israel, but never can he fully understand what it means being a Jew, and the anguish of being tormented by one tyrant to the next. Opinion.

The Ayatollah has no clothes

Boasting of 'victory':

Khamenei claims US joined war out of fear

After a week of silence, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei declares 'victory' over Israel, says US intervened only to prevent Israel’s destruction and 'gained nothing' from the war.

Khamenei claims US joined war out of fear

Report:

Search for Khamenei successor picks up amid assassination fears

A committee of three senior clerics who are supposed to announce Khamenei's successor "has accelerated its work in recent days, fearing an imminent assassination attempt on his life," Reuters reports.

Search for Khamenei successor picks up amid assassination fears

Fmr. Mossad Chief:

Work for regime change, Khamenei's assassination not ruled out

Ex-Mossad chief says U.S. strikes dealt major blow to Iran's nuclear ambitions, urges Israeli leadership to pursue regime change in Tehran.

Work for regime change, Khamenei's assassination not ruled out

Report:

Khamenei has already selected his potential successor

Iran's Supreme Leader has provided Iran's Assembly of Experts with three names to succeed him if he is eliminated in a conflict with Israel.

Khamenei has already selected his potential successor

Defense Min.:

Khamenei will be held accountable, we'll destabilize Iran regime

Defense Minister Israel Katz condemns Iran’s missile strikes on Soroka Hospital, promises Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei will answer for them. 'These are war crimes of the highest order.'

Khamenei will be held accountable, we'll destabilize Iran regime

Merci Israel!

Thanks for being fully who you really are. You're a beautiful People. And above all, let's thank the God of Israel for helping his People. Op-ed.

Merci Israel!

'Cannot be allowed to exist'

Defense Minister Katz threatens Khamenei

Defense Minister Israel Katz threatens for the first time: 'A dictator like Khamenei cannot be allowed to exist.'

Defense Minister Katz threatens Khamenei

Report:

Khamenei in worst mental state due to Israeli strikes

Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in his most difficult mental state ever due to Israeli attacks, has reportedly been moved to secret, fortified bunker with his family.

Khamenei in worst mental state due to Israeli strikes

Khamenei refuses Trump's call to surrender

Iran's Supreme Leader continues to defy US President Donald Trump as the IAF continues to destroy his military power.

Khamenei refuses Trump's call to surrender

The Fall of Tehran

Khamenei is in hiding, and Mossad’s Intelligence supremacy is unrivalled. Israeli forces control the air and on the ground there are smoke, fire, explosions, blackouts, internet outages, and a broken state media apparatus. Opinion.

The Fall of Tehran

Report:

Khamenei and family hiding in bunker amid Israeli strikes

Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei reportedly seeks refuge in a Tehran bunker as Israel launched strikes. Following a Mashhad strike, sources indicate Israel spared Khamenei to give him a "final chance" to dismantle Iran's uranium enrichment program.

Khamenei and family hiding in bunker amid Israeli strikes

Netanyahu doesn't rule out assassinating Khamenei

Israeli PM tells ABC News the claims the elimination of Iran's Supreme Leader would escalate the conflict are incorrect and the opposite would occur.

Netanyahu doesn't rule out assassinating Khamenei

Report:

Trump blocking Israel from eliminating Iran's Supreme Leader

Israeli official dismisses report of Trump vetoing Khamenei strike, says targeting leadership not currently on the table but situation could shift rapidly.

Trump blocking Israel from eliminating Iran's Supreme Leader

Israeli official:

Strike on Iranian Supreme Leader not off limits

The source made clear that the conflict would only conclude if Iran either voluntarily dismantles its nuclear program or if Israel succeeds in permanently preventing its revival.

Strike on Iranian Supreme Leader not off limits

Khamenei threatens:

'Zionist regime faces bitter fate'

Following the start of Israel's "Operation Rising Lion" in Iran, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei delivers fiery threats against the Jewish state, declares Israel would not emerge "unscathed".

'Zionist regime faces bitter fate'

Khamenei threatens:

'The Zionist regime must expect severe punishment'

Iran’s Supreme Leader vows harsh retaliation after senior IRGC commanders and nuclear scientists killed in an Israeli strike: Israel has doomed itself to a bitter and cruel fate.

'The Zionist regime must expect severe punishment'

Khamenei to Trump:

'Who are you to tell us we can't have a nuclear program?'

Iran's Supreme Leader says accepting US proposal to end Iran's nuclear weapons program would violate the principle of Iranian independence, credits predecessor Khomeini for decline of US position in the world and rise of anti-Zionism.

'Who are you to tell us we can't have a nuclear program?'

Pakistan’s dangerous pivot: Iran calls for Anti-Israel Alliance

Could Pakistan align itself with Iran’s bloc and potentially join what some might label a modern “Axis of Evil”? Opinion.

Pakistan’s dangerous pivot: Iran calls for Anti-Israel Alliance

Iran's Supreme Leader:

'Nuclear talks unlikely to yield any results'

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei expresses profound doubt regarding the efficacy of nuclear talks with the United States, warns the US against "speaking nonsense."

'Nuclear talks unlikely to yield any results'

Iran signals willingness to nuclear deal, cites conditions

Top Iranian advisor says Iran is ready to sign a nuclear deal with the US in exchange for the immediate lifting of all economic sanctions, but criticizes Trump’s dual approach of offering negotiations while threatening sanctions.

Iran signals willingness to nuclear deal, cites conditions

The Ayatollah Regime – a clear and present threat to the US

All you have to do is read the assessment by the Homeland Security Department, echoed by the FBI and the March 2025 Annual Threat Assessment by the Director of National Intelligence. Op-ed.

The Ayatollah Regime – a clear and present threat to the US

Khamenei orders probe into deadly explosion at key Iranian port

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei calls for a full investigation into Saturday’s blast at Shahid Rajaee Port that killed 40 and injured over 1,000.

Khamenei orders probe into deadly explosion at key Iranian port

PM Netanyahu:

'We're fighting for our existence and our future'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits northern Gaza, says Iranian Ayatollah Ali Khamenei explained why Israel must be destroyed. 'We are fighting for our existence.'

'We're fighting for our existence and our future'

Netanyahu to Khamenei:

Israel won't be eliminated, Iran's axis of terror must be

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responds to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's promise that Israel will be eliminated, calls it 'brazen' for Iran to say such things while supposedly negotiating for peace.

Israel won't be eliminated, Iran's axis of terror must be

Khamenei warned: Iran will be attacked and your regime will fall

During a meeting with Iranian officials, the Supreme Leader was warned that if he avoided negotiations with the Americans, it may lead to the end of his regime.

Khamenei warned: Iran will be attacked and your regime will fall

Argentina:

Prosecutor seeks arrest warrant for Ali Khamenei in AMIA bombing

Sebastián Lorenzo Basso, the lead prosecutor in the case of the 1994 AMIA bombing of the Jewish Community Center, requests an international arrest warrant for Iran's Supreme Leader for "direct involvement" in the attack.

Prosecutor seeks arrest warrant for Ali Khamenei in AMIA bombing

Khamenei's advisor:

'If bombed, Iran will be forced to develop nuclear weapons'

Ali Larijani, an advisor to Iran’s Supreme Leader, warns that Iran could be forced to develop nuclear weapons if attacked by the US or Israel, despite a religious edict banning them.

'If bombed, Iran will be forced to develop nuclear weapons'

Khamenei warns Trump: You'll be dealt a powerful blow

Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei responds to threats from US President Donald Trump, warning against attack.

Khamenei warns Trump: You'll be dealt a powerful blow

The White House letter to a notorious America-hating Dictator

Even if, in a hypothetical scenario, the Islamic Republic acquiesced to Trump's demands, the reality is that Islamic terrorism, oppressive governance, missile programs, and nuclear ambitions are ingrained in the very fabric of the mullahs' regime. Opinion.

The White House letter to a notorious America-hating Dictator

Khamenei:

'If US does wrong move they're the ones who'll suffer great loss'

Iran's Supreme Leader goes on X diatribe rejecting call for negotiations with the US and vowing Iran will counterattack against any aggression.

'If US does wrong move they're the ones who'll suffer great loss'

White House to Khamenei

'We hope Iran puts its people and best interests ahead of terror'

White House responds to Iran’s Supreme Leader who rejected Trump’s call for negotiations on the country’s nuclear program.

'We hope Iran puts its people and best interests ahead of terror'

Khamenei on Trump's statement: We won't be bullied

Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei responds to US President Donald Trump's offer of negotiations or military action, saying some governments use negotiations to make new demands.

Khamenei on Trump's statement: We won't be bullied

Khamenei:

'Ukraine proves US support for puppet regimes is illusory'

Iranian Supreme Leader, a close ally of Vladimir Putin, mocks the disastrous visit Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had at the White House.

'Ukraine proves US support for puppet regimes is illusory'

Khamenei congratulates Islamic Jihad for 'victory in Gaza'

Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei meets Islamic Jihad leader Ziad Nakhaleh in Tehran to celebrate the terrorists' "victory" over Israel.

Khamenei congratulates Islamic Jihad for 'victory in Gaza'

Khamenei:

'Negotiations with the USA will be neither clever nor respectful'

Ali Khamenei declared that his country was not interested in negotiations with America despite Trump's sanctions.

'Negotiations with the USA will be neither clever nor respectful'

Khamenei appoints Hezbollah chief as his Lebanon 'representative'

Iran's Supreme Leader appoints Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem as his official "representative" in Lebanon, says he will oversee "non-litigious matters" and "managing religious affairs".

Khamenei appoints Hezbollah chief as his Lebanon 'representative'

Khamenei claims:

'Gaza brought Israel to its knees'

Iran's Supreme Leader comments on Gaza ceasefire, claims "Gaza brought the Zionist regime to its knees".

'Gaza brought Israel to its knees'

Khamenei hails ceasefire deal as 'defeat' for Israel

Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, attributes ceasefire and hostage release deal to "the patience of the people and the steadfastness of Palestinian resistance".

Khamenei hails ceasefire deal as 'defeat' for Israel

Khamenei: Iran’s warmonger leading Iran to ruin

There is no meaningful distinction between Khamenei, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, Osama bin Laden, Hassan Nasrallah, Yahya Sinwar, Ismail Haniyeh, and Qasem Soleimani—they all share the same doctrine of terrorism and oppression. Op-ed.

Khamenei: Iran’s warmonger leading Iran to ruin

Khamenei claims:

'The Islamic Republic doesn’t have proxy forces'

In a long rant on X, Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei attacked the US and Israel for their involvement in Syria and claimed: 'You Zionists haven’t won; you’ve been defeated.'

'The Islamic Republic doesn’t have proxy forces'

Khamenei's Hebrew warning:

'Enemies who think resistance over after Syria gravely mistaken'

Iran's Supreme Leader posts threat in Hebrew claiming his axis of resistance will surive recent setbacks such as the fall of the Assad regime.

'Enemies who think resistance over after Syria gravely mistaken'

Iranian Supreme Leader:

Not logical for Iranian army to fight in place of the Syrian army

In a series of posts on social media, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei excused Iran for failing to protect the Assad regime and attacked the west for Israel's military actions in Syria.

Not logical for Iranian army to fight in place of the Syrian army

Khamenei: US and Zionist regime planned Assad's downfall

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei claims the main reason for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's downfall was US, Israeli planning in 'dark rooms.'

Khamenei: US and Zionist regime planned Assad's downfall

Khamenei says Netanyahu and Gallant deserve more than arrest

Khamenei: ICC Arrest warrant against Netanyahu and Gallant not enough, they must be given the death penalty

Khamenei says Netanyahu and Gallant deserve more than arrest

Following ICC ruling:

Khamenei calls for the death penalty for Netanyahu

Arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant 'not enough,' death penalty must be issued for 'criminal' Israeli leaders, Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei demands.

Khamenei calls for the death penalty for Netanyahu

Khamenei's adviser:

'Iran is preparing to respond to Israel'

Khamenei adviser Ali Larijani says Iran is preparing a response to Israel's strikes on Iranian military targets in late October.

'Iran is preparing to respond to Israel'

Report:

Iran has secretly chosen the next Supreme Leader

Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of leader Ali Khamenei, will lead the Islamic state after the death of the critically ill father.

Iran has secretly chosen the next Supreme Leader

Hours after video threat

Khamenei threatens Israel online

Iran’s Supreme Leader takes to his reinstated Hebrew-language X account, threatens US and "the Zionist regime".

Khamenei threatens Israel online

Is the Iranian attack approaching?

Khamenei threatens Israel and the US

The Supreme Leader of Iran, Ali Khamenei, threatened in a new video with a 'crushing response against Israel and the US.'

Khamenei threatens Israel and the US

Khamenei's adviser:

'We could change our policy on nuclear weapons'

Kamal Kharrazi, a close adviser to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, says Iran has the capability to develop nuclear weapons and may consider changing its policy on their use if confronted with an existential threat.

'We could change our policy on nuclear weapons'

After two posts:

Khamenei's Hebrew-language X account suspended

Khamenei had posted twice to the account before it was suspended, with the second post stating that the "Zionist regime erred in its calculation regarding Iran."

Khamenei's Hebrew-language X account suspended

Khamenei tweets in Hebrew, users respond

Israelis quick to respond to post published by the Iranian Supreme Leader on his new Hebrew-language X account.

Khamenei tweets in Hebrew, users respond

Iran's Supreme Leader believed very ill, report says

Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, 85, is seriously ill and concerns have arisen regarding his potential successor, The New York Times reports.

Iran's Supreme Leader believed very ill, report says

Israel's war is with the world's terrorist Supreme Leader

The fall of the Islamic Republic is more possible now than at any other moment in history. Opinion.

Israel's war is with the world's terrorist Supreme Leader

Report:

Iran preparing to launch 1,000 ballistic missiles at Israel

New York Times reports Iranian Supreme Leader has ordered his forces to prepare for war in the event Israel's retaliation for Iran's massive ballistic missile attack causes significant damage.

Iran preparing to launch 1,000 ballistic missiles at Israel






























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