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News and updates about Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

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

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

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

Khamenei:

'Sinwar's death will not disrupt the Axis of Resistance'

Iran's Supreme Leader comments on elimination of Hamas leader: Hamas is alive and will remain alive.

'Sinwar's death will not disrupt the Axis of Resistance'

Days before elimination

Khamenei urged Nasrallah to flee Lebanon

Sources tell Reuters that Iran's Supreme Leader urged Hezbollah leader to flee Lebanon just days before he was eliminated, but Nasrallah refused.

Khamenei urged Nasrallah to flee Lebanon

'You are a psychopath'

Geert Wilders responds to Iranian Supreme Leader - in Hebrew

After Khamenei threatens Israel in a Hebrew post on X, Dutch right-wing leader fires back: You will lose because logic, democracy and freedom will win and we will always support Israel.

Geert Wilders responds to Iranian Supreme Leader - in Hebrew

Geert Wilders to Khamenei:

'You’d better look for a good bunker'

Dutch right-wing leader responds to posts by Iran’s Supreme Leader following the elimination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah.

'You’d better look for a good bunker'

Khamenei transferred to a 'safe place'

Shortly after the IDF confirmed the assassination of Hezbollah's Secretary General, it was reported that the Supreme Leader of Iran 'was moved to a safe place with enhanced security measures.'

Khamenei transferred to a 'safe place'

Foreign Minister:

'Iranian Pres. is Khamenei's puppet, not a reformer'

Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz posts video detailing how Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian serves Supre Leader Khamenei's 'reign of terror' and is no moderate.

'Iranian Pres. is Khamenei's puppet, not a reformer'

Sarcasm:

Assuta's sarcastic response to Iranian leader

Iranian leader, Ali Khamenei, tweeted: 'Hezbollah is winning.' Assuta Hospital responds in Farsi: "Happy to book you in for an eye test.'

Assuta's sarcastic response to Iranian leader

Khamenei claims:

'Israel committing crimes against children'

Iran's Supreme Leader, whose country sponsors Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis, accused Israel of committing "shameless crimes" against children, not combatants.

'Israel committing crimes against children'

Khamenei opens the door to nuclear talks with the US

Iran's Supreme Leader says negotiations with the United States are possible, but tells the Cabinet: Do not trust the enemy.

Khamenei opens the door to nuclear talks with the US

'This is not the end of the story'

Netanyahu's warning to Nasrallah and Khamenei

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke about Israel's preemptive strike in Lebanon before the cabinet meeting.

Netanyahu's warning to Nasrallah and Khamenei

Neturei Karta:

'Khamenei is a great leader; amazing how similar we are'

Israel David Weiss, Neturei Karta representative, says that he wants to meet Iranian leader Khamenei in person, 'it's amazing how similar we are.'

'Khamenei is a great leader; amazing how similar we are'

IRGC:

'Khamenei's order to harshly punish Israel will be carried out'

Revolutionary Guards deputy commander says Iran is set to carry out an order by Supreme Leader to “harshly punish” Israel for elimination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh.

'Khamenei's order to harshly punish Israel will be carried out'

Report:

New Iranian Pres. begs Supreme Leader not to attack Israel

Iranian opposition media reports that newly inaugurated President Masoud Pezeshkian begged Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei not to attack Israel for fear Iran could be devastated in a regional war.

New Iranian Pres. begs Supreme Leader not to attack Israel

Report:

Putin asks Khamenei to show restraint after Haniyeh assassination

Russian President reportedly asks Iran's Supreme Leader to avoid causing harm to civilians as it responds to assassination of Hamas leader in Tehran.

Putin asks Khamenei to show restraint after Haniyeh assassination

Report:

Iranian Supreme Leader orders direct attack on Israel

The New York Times reported that Iran is considering an attack similar to the one launched in April as retaliation for the elimination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh.

Iranian Supreme Leader orders direct attack on Israel

Ahead of swearing-in

Iranian Supreme Leader endorses president-elect

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei formally endorses Masoud Pezeshkian as the country's president while reiterating Iran's longstanding anti-Israel stance.

Iranian Supreme Leader endorses president-elect

Sa'ar to social media site X:

'Ban Khamenei's account immediately'

MK Gideon Sa’ar calls on the management of social media site X, as well as on owner Elon Musk, to ban the account of Iran’s Supreme Leader after he posted calls in Farsi to eliminate Israel.

'Ban Khamenei's account immediately'

Khamenei:

'Renounce the Zionist regime and its supporters'

Iran’s Supreme Leader takes to social media, urges Hajj pilgrims to disassociate from the US and Israel.

'Renounce the Zionist regime and its supporters'

Behind the Mullah's iron curtain

Propaganda and repression are the Mullahs' most successful weapon. Predicting developments in crisis-stricken Iran is challenging, especially with the election period commencing this Thursday as candidate registrations begin. Op-ed.

Behind the Mullah's iron curtain

'Won't lead to Palestinian state'

PA issues rare criticism of Iranian leader's praise of 10.7

Office of PA Chairman Abbas says Ali Khamenei's praise of the massacre declares that the goal is to sacrifice Palestinian lives, which will not lead to a Palestinian state.

PA issues rare criticism of Iranian leader's praise of 10.7

'You're on the right side':

Khamenei praises anti-Israel protesters on US campuses

Iran’s Supreme Leader pens letter lauding pro-Palestinian Arab protesters on campuses across the US, says they are a branch of the “Resistance Front” against Israel.

Khamenei praises anti-Israel protesters on US campuses

Raisi's funeral

Hamas leader and Neturei Karta members pay respects

On the second day of the late Iranian President's funeral, Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh met with Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, while members of Neturei Karta were seen among the masses.

Hamas leader and Neturei Karta members pay respects

Khamenei:

'Efforts for Israel-Saudi normalization will not succeed'

Iran's Supreme Leader: Some people think that by forcing neighboring countries to normalize their ties with Israel the problem will be solved. They are wrong.

'Efforts for Israel-Saudi normalization will not succeed'

'We demonstrated our power'

Khamenei hails Iran's attack on Israel

Iran's Supreme Leader thanks the country's armed forces for their attack on Israel, says the country demonstrated its power regardless of how many targets were hit.

Khamenei hails Iran's attack on Israel

Ben Gvir responds

Khamenei posts in Hebrew

Iran’s Supreme Leader mocked after posting in Hebrew to social media site X and including footage of interceptions of Iranian missiles over Temple Mount.

Khamenei posts in Hebrew

Quo Vadis, Israel?

The Jewish State is at a crossroads for its survival: Either it is ruthless enough to crush the Ayatollahs before it’s too late or the future seems bleak. Op-ed.

Quo Vadis, Israel?

Khamenei threatens Israel:

'They will be slapped for Damascus strike'

Iran’s Supreme Leader issues threat to Israel following strike on Iranian consulate in Damascus which has been blamed on Israel.

'They will be slapped for Damascus strike'

Corruption under the turban:Iran's Religious Octopus

Upon seizing power, Khomeini proclaimed the establishment of God's government on Earth, but founding the most corrupt, bloodthirsty, and infamous divine government known.Opinion.

Corruption under the turban:Iran's Religious Octopus

Iran:

'Hamas is determined to continue fighting in Gaza'

Iranian leadership claims that senior Hamas officials in Gaza have conveyed messages that the organization maintains its military strength and is determined to continue fighting.

'Hamas is determined to continue fighting in Gaza'

Meta blocks Khamenei Facebook, Instagram accounts

Iranian Supreme Leader's social media accounts suspended 'for repeatedly violating Meta's Dangerous Organizations and Individuals policy' after supporting Hamas and Houthi atacks.

Meta blocks Khamenei Facebook, Instagram accounts

Khamenei in Hebrew:

'Zionist crimes will not be forgotten'

Iran’s Supreme Leader again takes to X to post anti-Israel message: The crimes of the Zionist entity will not be forgotten.

'Zionist crimes will not be forgotten'