Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Khamenei:

'The deterrent power of the Zionist entity has come to an end'

Iran’s Supreme Leader says the "Zionist entity" is in a worsening crisis and its end is approaching.

MBS: Is Hashemite Kingdom of Palestine solution dead or alive?

And has Iran’s Ali Khamenei silently abandoned Iran’s call for the elimination of Israel and accept Israel’s reality? MBS is the key. Op-ed.

Iran:

Khamenei pardons more than 22,000 arrested during protests

The statement by Iran's judiciary head offers glimpse of the full scope of the government's crackdown on anti-government protests.

Iran:

Activist gets 18-year sentence for urging Ayatollah to step down

Vocal Khamenei critic arrested during early days of fall protests over death of Mahsa Amini at the hands of the morality police.

Report:

Will Iran avenge an Israeli attack by targeting diaspora Jews?

According to a Jewish woman who met Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, Iran is identifying key Jewish figures as a plan for revenge.

Iran:

Khamenei grants amnesty to 'tens of thousands' of prisoners

The announcement acknowledges for the first time the scale of the Iranian crackdown against the so-called "hijab protests".

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IRGC Commander-in-Chief threatens Charlie Hebdo

IRGC Commander-in-Chief General Hossein Salami warns satirical magazine after Khamenei cartoons.

Charlie Hebdo doubles down on Khamenei cartoons

French satirical newspaper publishes fresh cartoons of Iranian Supreme despite protests from Iran and its allies.

First Charlie Hebdo, then the world

IRGC threats against Charlie Hebdo are the tip of the iceberg. Iran is out to control the world and a new government is crucial. Op-ed.

Iran:

Dozens protest outside French embassy over Khamenei cartoons

Dozens burn French flags outside French embassy in Tehran after Charlie Hebdo published cartoons of Islamic Republic's Supreme Leader.

Amid protests:

Khamenei appoints new chief of police

Supreme Leader names General Ahmad-Reza Radan as new police chief, urges police to "improve its capabilities".

Following Khamenei cartoons:

Iran shuts down Tehran-based French research institute

Iran was livid over "offensive" cartoons of Khamenei published in Charlie Hebdo magazine.

Khamenei hints:

Iran may loosen strict dress codes for women

Iran’s Supreme Leader: Women who do not have full hijab should not be considered as people outside of religion.

'Insulting and indecent act':

Iran livid after Charlie Hebdo publishes cartoons of Khamenei

Iran summons French ambassador after Charlie Hebdo magazine publishes Khamenei cartoons deemed insulting.

Op-ed:

A warning to Ali Khamenei

Netanyahu put Iran on his 4-point list of challenges in his inaugural speech. A list of the mullahs' deeds is a moral call to action. Op-ed.

Khamenei's niece sent to prison after supporting protests

Farideh Moradkhani, niece of Iran’s Supreme Leader, sentenced to three years in prison, reduced from 15 years after appeal.

Khamenei's sister blasts her brother amid protests

Sister of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, blasts her brother's "despotic" rule, throws support behind protesters.

Iran:

Niece of Supreme Leader arrested after criticizing regime

Iranian authorities arrest Farideh Moradkhani after she recorded video describing the authorities as a "murderous and child-killing regime".

Iran's leader: Protesters are thugs

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei praised Iran’s Basij paramilitary force for its role in the deadly crackdown on protesters

Khamenei: 'Death to America' will happen

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said the US would be 'isolated' once a 'new world order' takes over.'

Iran's Supreme Leader claims Israel and US behind protests

As outrage over death of Mahsa Amini continues, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei claims protests are foreign plot to destabilize Iran.

Gravely ill?

Khamenei seen meeting students in Tehran

Iran's Supreme Leader makes public appearance following reports that he is in serious condition after undergoing surgery.

Report:

Khamenei cancels all public appearances due to failing health

Sources tell The New York Times Iran's Supreme Leader had surgery last week and is currently being monitored by doctors around the clock.

US antisemitism envoy denounces Khamenei anti-Israel tweet

Ambassador Deborah Lipstadt condemns Iranian Supreme Leader, who claimed “Zionists” control Western powers.

British intelligence chief:

'I don't think Khamenei wants a nuclear deal'

MI6 chief Richard Moore voices doubt that the 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and world powers can be revived.

Iran can already produce nuclear bombs, says top official

Tehran is capable to carry out massive retaliatory strike on Israel, senior Iranian official warns, saying Israel is in 'phase of weakness'

Assad in Iran: We have prevented 'Zionist dominance'

Syrian President Bashar Assad met with Iranian leaders, all of whom reasserted their believes about the 'Zionist regime.'

Iranian newspaper:

'Hitler was smarter and more courageous than current leaders'

On Holocaust Memorial Day, article in Iranian newspaper affiliated with Ali Khamenei hails Nazi leader.

Khamenei:

'Nuclear talks shouldn't be tied to our future'

Iran’s Supreme Leader says nuclear talks going well but should not be tied to Iran's future.

Khamenei hints he supports nuclear negotiations

Iran's Supreme Leader signals support for Tehran's nuclear negotiations to secure sanctions relief.

Glory or weakness?

In the end, at times of crisis, there are no allies for the Jew. The world is unmoved by Ayatollah threats to destroy Israel. Opinion.

HIstorical milestones shape Ayatollahs' attitude to coexistence

1400 years of violent history are part of school curriculae in Iran, so getting our hopes up is not a good idea. Op-ed.

Op-Ed:

The ayatollahs’ men in Washington

IIf Israel’s leaders remain in denial about Biden's support for Iran, they will undermine Israel's standing in the eyes of its allies.Op-ed/

Ayatollah Khamenei’s niece arrested for praising widow of shah

Iranian activist who spoke positively about wife of former shah of Iran being held in notorious prison by country's Intelligence Ministry.

Twitter blocks account associated with Khamenei

Twitter permanently suspends account linked to Khamenei that posted video depicting assassination of Trump.

Iranian video depicts assassination of Trump

The video was published on Khamenei's website on the anniversary of Qassem Soleimani elimination.

Iran's Ayatollahs' war on women

In Iran, thousands of women are prosecuted for having a 'loose' hijab. A woman’s testimony is one-half that of a man’s as is her life.Op-ed.

Watch: Iranian politician criticizes Khamenei

Iranian politician Mostafa Tajzadeh criticizes foreign policy of Iran’s Supreme Leader.

Iran bans newspaper which criticized Khamenei

Iran’s judicial authorities ban newspaper which published graphic suggesting Khamenei was responsible for poverty.

Khamenei: Countries that normalized ties with Israel 'sinned'

Iran's Supreme Leader says Arab nations that normalized ties with Israel acted against Islamic unity and should reverse the move.

Azerbaijan closes mosque linked to Iran’s Supreme Leader

The move comes days after Tehran launched war games near the Iran-Azerbaijan border.

Ayatollah to athletes: Don't give 'Zionist regime' legitimacy

Iranian Supreme Leader extols Olympic medalists to not fall into the trap of competing against Israelis.

Khamenei reasserts ban on competitive sport with Israelis

Iran's Supreme Leader: Any Iranian athlete cannot shake hands with a representative of the criminal regime.

Khamenei names new chief for Iranian navy

Iran’s Supreme Leader appoints Adm. Shahram Irani as the new navy chief under the country’s army.

Khamenei calls for 'decisive' measures against COVID-19

Iran's Supreme Leader urges "decisive" measures amid a surge in cases of COVID-19 in the country.

Watch: Khamenei 'explains' why 'Americans can't be trusted'

Iranian Supreme Leader posted a video compilation comprised of various occasions where he expressed reservations about talks with the U.S.

Watch: Protesters in Iran chant 'Death to Khamenei'

In a video posted on July 21, 2021, protesters in Iran chant: 'Death to Khamenei!' as the water crisis in the country deteriorates.

Iran's Supreme Leader: Don't give ammunition to the enemy

Khamenei: Residents of drought-hit southwest can express their discontent, but they should not give ammunition to the "enemy".

Iran's Supreme Leader receives COVID-19 vaccine

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei receives single dose of locally made COVIran Barekat vaccine.

Stop playing into the Ayatollahs' hands!

How many innocent men, women, and children will have to die before the world realizes that appeasing Iran has never worked? Op-ed.

Iran's Khamenei: 'I prevented missiles from reaching max range'

In 2019, Iranian 'Supreme Leader' told scientists he limited the range of ballistic missiles to 2,000 km despite objections from the IRGC.

Iranian cleric: 'Religious gang' must go

Iranian religious leader who's made headlines by speaking to an Israeli news channel, called for removal of Islamist regime.

DeSantis: Hypocrisy for Twitter to ban Trump but not Khamenei

At signing of bill banning censorship by Big Tech, Governor fires back at reporter who claims he's biased because of his ties to Trump.

Iran hails Arabs' 'historic victory' against Israel

Iranian Supreme Leader calls on Muslim states to support Palestinian Arabs militarily and financially and help rebuild Gaza.

Khamenei calls on Palestinians to unite against Israel

Iran’s Supreme Leader: All Palestinians must unite in order to attack Israel.

Khamenei: Israel is not a state but a 'terrorist garrison'

In Al-Quds Day speech, Iran's Supreme Leader calls on Muslim nations to keep fighting Israel.

Iran's Supreme Leader chastises Zarif for 'airing dirty laundry'

Iran's supreme leader criticized the country's Foreign Minister and top negotiator for leaked recordings attacking the IRGC.

Khamenei: Zarif's comments 'a big mistake'

Iran’s Supreme Leader slams recently unveiled audio recordings of Iran's Foreign Minister.

Khamenei: US proposals not worth considering

Iranian Supreme Leader rejects 'arrogant' American proposals in nuclear negotiations, reiterates demand that sanctions be lifted first.

ADL to Twitter: Deplatform Iran Supreme Leader for anti-Semitism

ADL is urging Twitter to deplatform Iran’s Supreme Leader for “spreading hatred, violence and dangerous disinformation."