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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.

Obama Sends a Secret Letter to Iran's Khamenei

Khamenei: 'West Bank' Should Hound Israel Like Gaza

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

Khamenei: 'West Bank' Should Hound Israel Like Gaza

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.

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

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

Khamenei's Surgery Triggers Speculation Over Succession

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

Khamenei's Surgery Triggers Speculation Over Succession

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 Calls for Muslim Unity for Israel's 'Annihilation'

Khamenei: U.S. Has 'Dirty Hands'

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

Khamenei: U.S. Has 'Dirty Hands'

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.

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

Iran's Khamenei Undergoes Prostate Surgery

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

Iran's Khamenei Undergoes Prostate Surgery

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.

Report: Iran Approves Joint Military Action With US Against IS

Iranian Supreme Leader Calls to Provide Hamas with Weapons

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

Iranian Supreme Leader Calls to Provide Hamas with Weapons

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

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.

Khamenei to Palestinian Arabs: Keep Fighting Israel

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.

Iran 'Needs' 19 Times More Nuclear Centrifuges

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.

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

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.'

Iran Says US Has Renounced Military Action

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.

Shifting Alliances? Iran and Kuwait Sign Historic Agreements

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 Urges 'Resistance Against the Evil Powers'

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

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

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

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 Says West is Being '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.

Khamenei Presented with Iran's 'Military Achievements'

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.

Iran Displays Its New S-300 Equivalent Missile

Women's Day Highlights Conflicting Stances in Iran

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

Women's Day Highlights Conflicting Stances in Iran

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: Iran Will Never Give Up its 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.

Khamenei Pardons 920 Prisoners

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.

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

Jewish Organizations Condemn Khamenei's Holocaust Denial

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

Jewish Organizations Condemn Khamenei's Holocaust Denial

Liberman Brands Iranian Supreme Leader 'Hitlerian'

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

Liberman Brands Iranian Supreme Leader 'Hitlerian'

Ayatollah Khamenei 'Unsure' if Holocaust Happened

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

Ayatollah Khamenei 'Unsure' if Holocaust Happened

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.

Netanyahu Demands: 'Zero Centrifuges' for Iran

WATCH: Iranian TV Simulates Attack on Israel, US

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

WATCH: Iranian TV Simulates Attack 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.

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

Turkey-Iran Alliance Looming?

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

Turkey-Iran Alliance Looming?

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.

Khamenei Warns U.S.: Show Self-Restraint

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.”

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

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.

Khameini Reveals Tactic Behind Nuclear Talks

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 Bans Chatting Between Unrelated Men and Women

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”.

Khamenei Tops SWC List of 2013 Anti-Semites

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.

Iran Considers Moving Capital From Tehran

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.

Iranian Analyst: Without Deal, We Would've Attacked 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".

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

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.

Prime Minister Netanyahu: Iran Agreement a 'Historic Mistake'

Liberman to International Community: Do Not Enable Nuclear Iran

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

Liberman to International Community: Do Not Enable Nuclear Iran

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.

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

Khamenei: French Kneeling before Israel

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

Khamenei: French Kneeling before Israel

France Slams Iranian Leader's 'Unacceptable' Israel Comments

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

France Slams Iranian Leader's 'Unacceptable' Israel Comments

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.

Iranian Supreme Leader: Israel 'Doomed to Collapse'

Revealed: Iran's Supreme Leader is a Billionaire

Iran's supreme leader controls a business empire worth around $95 billion, exposes Reuters.

Revealed: Iran's Supreme Leader is a Billionaire

Khamenei: 'Crush Adelson's Mouth'

Iran's “supreme leader” reacts with foul words to billionaire's idea of firing a nuclear weapon at Iranian desert as warning.

Khamenei: 'Crush Adelson's Mouth'

Khamenei: Israel, Zionists 'Illegitimate and Bastard Regime'

Remarks on Iranian government website denounce State of Israel, blame American "indulgence."

Khamenei: Israel, Zionists 'Illegitimate and Bastard Regime'

What Happened to Iran's Supreme Leader?

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has not been seen in public for several weeks, leaving Iranians worried.

What Happened to Iran's Supreme Leader?

Iran's Khameini Urges Unity - to Fight Israel

Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khameini, appealed to Muslims to “unite against their enemies," especially "the Zionists."

Iran's Khameini Urges Unity - to Fight Israel

Netanyahu: Khamenei Rules Iran, Not Rouhani

The world must insist on tough negotiations that ensure Iran does not develop a nuclear weapon, Prime Minister Netanyahu tells NBC.

Netanyahu: Khamenei Rules Iran, Not Rouhani

Khamenei Calls for 'Flexibility' in Talks with the West

Iran’s Supreme Leader signals he is open to President Hassan Rouhani's more moderate approach to foreign relations.

Khamenei Calls for 'Flexibility' in Talks with the West

Khamenei: Israel-PA Peace Talks Are Futile

Iran’s Supreme Leader: The U.S. is not an honest broker. It stands by the Zionists.

Khamenei: Israel-PA Peace Talks Are Futile

Iran's President Warned: Fighting Israel a Top Priority

Iran's new president must follow the instructions of top mullah Ali Khamenei, especially when it comes to fighting Israel.

Iran's President Warned: Fighting Israel a Top Priority

Khamenei: The U.S. Can't be Trusted

Iran's supreme leader says that talks with the U.S. are possible, but warns that Washington is "not trustworthy".

Khamenei: The U.S. Can't be Trusted

Khamenei: The West Should Stop its 'Stubborn' Attitude

If the West wasn't so stubborn, the Iranian nuclear issue would be resolved, claims Supreme Leader.

Khamenei: The West Should Stop its 'Stubborn' Attitude

Khamenei Facebook Post 'Raw, Full-Throated, Unadulterated' Hate

Jewish group denounces “raw, full-throated and unadulterated anti-Semitism” of Iranian supreme leader facebook post.

Khamenei Facebook Post 'Raw, Full-Throated, Unadulterated' Hate

Iran: Tens of Thousands Protest, ‘Down With the Dictator’

A funeral for a dissident cleric in Iran turns into a massive anti-Khamenei rally.

Iran: Tens of Thousands Protest, ‘Down With the Dictator’