Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Iran's Supreme Leader: Israel Becomes More Insecure Day By Day

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says he backs extended nuclear talks with world powers, takes advantage of the opportunity to threaten Israel.

Iran’s Khamenei: ISIS Diverts Muslims from Palestine

'The forefront of Muslims' struggle was focused on the occupied Palestine,' Khamenei said, 'but the Takfiri stream changed this front line.'

EU Extends Iran Sanctions Relief

Ease in sanctions extends to next June 30, as Khamenei says US and 'European colonialist' attempts to stop nuclear Iran have failed.

Khamenei's No Nukes Promise is a Hitlerian "Big Lie"

Khamenei Pardons Iranian Blogger Who Visited Israel

Hossein Derakhshan, a blogger who was sentenced to 19 years in prison over his writings, pardoned by Iran's Supreme Leader.

Iranian Official: Some of Obama's Letters Were Answered

A close associate to Iran's Supreme Leader confirms that Obama has written letters to Iran, says some of them have even been replied to.

Khamenei Tweet-Plomacy: US is the 'Only Nuclear #Criminal'

Latest imaginative infographic compares American view of nuclear energy – a mushroom cloud – with peaceful Islamic view – a tree.

U.S. Condemns Khamenei's Twitter Tirade Against Israel

State Department spokeswoman condemns the "hateful remarks" against Israel posted by Iran's Supreme Leader.

Netanyahu Relays Khamenei Tweet to P5+1

Iranian leader 'publicly calling for the annihilation of Israel as he is negotiating a nuclear deal with the P5+1 counties.'

Khamenei: Eliminate Israel by Referendum of 'Palestinians'

Iran's supreme leader says Jews will not be massacred. Instead, a referendum will decide if they should be expelled.

Khamenei: The Only Cure for Israel is its Annihilation

In a Twitter tirade, Iran's Supreme Leader calls for Israel's destruction, says that Palestinian Arabs should be armed.

Susan Rice: We're Not Engaged with Iran on ISIS

Obama's national security advisor responds to report that he wrote a letter to Iran's Supreme Leader about ISIS.

White House Won't Comment on Obama Letter to Khamenei

White House spokesman says policy toward Iran remains unchanged, refuses to address report that Obama wrote to Khamenei.

Obama Sends a Secret Letter to Iran's Khamenei

Report reveals Obama wrote a letter last month - without telling Israel - asking for ISIS cooperation and nuclear deal.

Khamenei: 'West Bank' Should Hound Israel Like Gaza

Secretary-General of Islamic Jihad, Ramadan Abdullah Shalah, meets Iranian leader in Tehran.

Iran’s Red Line: Centrifuges for 38 A-Bombs Per Year

Arutz Sheva analyzes Ayatollah Khamenei's alarming demands in the talks with the P5+1, as outlined in a graphic he tweeted.

Khamenei: U.S., Zionism and 'Wicked' British Created ISIS

Iran's Supreme Leader accuses United States, Israel and British government of being behind the Islamic State.

Khamenei's Surgery Triggers Speculation Over Succession

Iran's 'supreme leader' underwent a simple prostate procedure, but unprecedented media attention raises questions.

Khamenei Calls for Muslim Unity for Israel's 'Annihilation'

Iranian supreme leader uses annual Hajj pilgrimage message to insult Israel and call for support for Hamas.

Khamenei: U.S. Has 'Dirty Hands'

Iran’s Supreme Leader says his country rejected a U.S. request for cooperation against the “Islamic State”.

Enemies or allies?

Kerry 'Won't Rule Out' Military Cooperation With Iran

After not including Iran in anti-Islamic State coalition, Kerry backtracks even as Khamenei rejects US cooperation.

Iran's Khamenei Undergoes Prostate Surgery

Iran's supreme leader and fierce critic of Israel recovering after prostate surgery in Tehran.

Report: Iran Approves Joint Military Action With US Against IS

Iranian Supreme Leader reportedly orders military cooperation with US against Islamic State, in shift timed with final round of talks.

Iranian Supreme Leader Calls to Provide Hamas with Weapons

Iranian spiritual leader calls for increased unity and support of Hamas against 'cancerous enemy' Israel

Khamenei Repeats Israel 'Rabid Dog' Insult in Eid al-Fitr Speech

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei accuses Israel of 'genocide' in Gaza, in speech calling the Jewish state a 'wild wolf' for self-defense operation.

Khamenei to Palestinian Arabs: Keep Fighting Israel

"The only way to deal with this savage regime is to continue resistance," says Iran's supreme leader.

Iran 'Needs' 19 Times More Nuclear Centrifuges

Ayatollah Khamenei says Iran 'needs' 19 times more centrifuges than West offering, ten times more than presently held.

Khamenei: U.S., Israel Playing 'Good Cop, Bad Cop' With Us

Iran's Supreme Leader says U.S. and Israel are trying to intimidate his country into making concessions on nuclear dispute.

Iran Says US Has Renounced Military Action

Ayatollah Khamenei claims US has forfeited military option, standing on stage with sign reading 'America cannot do a damn thing.'

Shifting Alliances? Iran and Kuwait Sign Historic Agreements

In first visit by Kuwaiti emir to Iran since 1979 Islamic revolution, six agreements signed, including one on security.

Khamenei Urges 'Resistance Against the Evil Powers'

Iran’s Supreme Leader says the international community should rid itself of "the arrogant front led by the United States."

Khamenei: Israel the 'Most Wicked Terrorists' in the World

Iran’s Supreme Leader slams Israel in a series of tweets on "Nakba Day".

Khamenei Says West is Being 'Stupid and Idiotic'

Iran's Supreme Leader says that Western expectations for Iran to limit its missile program are "stupid and idiotic".

Khamenei Presented with Iran's 'Military Achievements'

Iran's Supreme Leader shown Iran's latest missiles and a model of a U.S. drone downed more than two year ago.

Iran Displays Its New S-300 Equivalent Missile

Iranian-made air-defense missile system thought to pose a great impediment to possible Israeli airstrike on nuclear program.

Women's Day Highlights Conflicting Stances in Iran

Is gender equality in Iran an issue or not? That depends on who you ask.

Khamenei: Iran Will Never Give Up its Nuclear Program

Iran's Supreme Leader: Talks with the West must continue, but we won't give up our nuclear program.

Khamenei Pardons 920 Prisoners

Iran’s Supreme Leader pardons or reduces the sentences of 920 people, an annual gesture to mark the anniversary of the Islamic Republic.

State Department Takes 5 Days to Condemn Iran's Holocaust Denial

State Department condemns Iran’s Supreme Leader, but only after an investigative report reveals it failed to do so for five days.

Jewish Organizations Condemn Khamenei's Holocaust Denial

ADL and WJC slam Iran's Supreme Leader, who said he was "unsure" the Holocaust happened.

Liberman Brands Iranian Supreme Leader 'Hitlerian'

Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman responds to comments denying the Holocaust by Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Ayatollah Khamenei 'Unsure' if Holocaust Happened

Iranian Supreme Leader claims Holocaust denial 'part of Iranian culture,' slams criminalizing it as 'violation of free speech.'

Netanyahu Demands: 'Zero Centrifuges' for Iran

Prime Minister keeps up rhetorical pressure on P5+1 states as they prepare for another round of talks with rogue Islamist theocracy.

WATCH: Iranian TV Simulates Attack on Israel, US

In latest belligerent move, Iranian state television airs documentary showing simulated missile attacks on Israel, US.

Khamenei: U.S. Would Overthrow Us if it Could

Iran's Supreme Leader attacks the United States over its "controlling and meddlesome" attitude.

Turkey-Iran Alliance Looming?

Turkish PM visits Iran to establish council of cooperation, as interim agreement eases sanctions on Iran's nuclear program.

Khamenei Warns U.S.: Show Self-Restraint

Iran’s Supreme Leader responds to Kerry, suggests that the Americans “exercise self-restraint” and not attack his country.

Video: Khamenei Says U.S. is Greatest Violator of Human Rights

MEMRI translates Iranian Supreme Leader's speech from last week, during which he referred to the United States as “Satan.”

Khameini Reveals Tactic Behind Nuclear Talks

Iranian Supreme Leader admits talks with 'Satan' US are for expedience to relieve pressure and deceive, using Islamic taqiyya tactic.

Khamenei Bans Chatting Between Unrelated Men and Women

Iran’s Supreme Leader bans online chatting between unrelated men and women as Iran's Foreign Minister praises "Iranian democracy."

Khamenei Tops SWC List of 2013 Anti-Semites

Iran's Supreme Leader, Turkish PM Erdogan and Roger Waters among those named in 2013 “Top Ten Anti-Semitic and Anti-Israel List”.

Iran Considers Moving Capital From Tehran

City of 12 million suffers from pollution, overcrowding and earthquake dangers. Parliament accepts proposal amid doubt over high costs.

Iranian Analyst: Without Deal, We Would've Attacked Israel

Iranian political analyst: If a deal with the West had not been reached, Obama would've had to beg Khamenei not to attack Israel.

UN Chief Urged to Condemn Khamenei's Anti-Israel Remarks

Jewish lawyers ask Ban Ki-moon to condemn Khamenei's comments that Israel is "rabid dog".

Prime Minister Netanyahu: Iran Agreement a 'Historic Mistake'

In wake of Iran deal, PM opens Cabinet meeting Sunday with a warning that a nuclear Iran would not only threaten Israel - but the world.

Liberman to International Community: Do Not Enable Nuclear Iran

At conference Friday, FM emphasizes importance of refuting Iran deal, maintaining US-Israel ties.

One Day Later, U.S. Condemns Khamenei's Remarks

U.S officials condemn the anti-Israel remarks by Iran’s leader, but only after Israel expresses disappointment that it took so long.

Khamenei: French Kneeling before Israel

Withdrawing before enemies is forbidden in Islam, says Iran's leader, in pugnacious rant.

France Slams Iranian Leader's 'Unacceptable' Israel Comments

French gov't spokesman says Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khameini's comments 'complicate' nuclear program negotiations.

Iranian Supreme Leader: Israel 'Doomed to Collapse'

Iranian supreme leader Khamenei threatens Israel's 'collapse' amid various insults as latest round of Iran nuclear talks held in Geneva.