Khamenei

Middle Israel: The life and times of Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei – opinion

Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader, portrayed himself as a moral alternative to the West, yet his rule has been marked by hypocrisy, corruption, and the ruin of his country’s future.

A woman holds a picture of Khamenei during a rally in solidarity with Iran’s government, near the Iranian Embassy in Baghdad last week.
Iran's Former Empress Farah Pahlavi poses during a photo session at her home in Paris on January 20, 2026. The widow of Iran's former shah, Farah Pahlavi, believes that 'there is no turning back' after the protests against the Islamic Republic.

Iran’s former empress Farah Pahlavi calls for day of mourning for protesters murdered by regime

Reza Pahlavi, the US-based son of Iran's ousted former Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi, speaks during a press conference at the National Press Club in Washington, DC on January 16, 2026.

‘Anti-Iranian criminal’: Pahlavi targets Khamenei over deaths of demonstrators in Iran protests

 L to R: Iran Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and US President Donald Trump against backdrop of respective flags and missile strikes.

Donald Trump saved Iran's Khamenei once before, will he do it again? - comment


Argentine judge orders AMIA bombing suspects tried in absentia

Until now, Argentina’s justice system did not allow trials in the absence of the accused in serious criminal cases such as this one.

 People hold pictures of victims during a ceremony to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the 1994 AMIA Jewish center bombing attack, Buenos Aires, July 18, 2024.

Khamenei claims 'victory over Israel, US' in recorded message released while in hiding

"With all that clamor, with all those claims, the Zionist regime, under the blows of the Islamic Republic, has almost collapsed and been crushed," he said.

 A screenshot of a pre-recorded message by Ayatollah Ali Khamenei from a hidden location.

Iran sacrificed everything over its hatred for Israel, expert says

INSS researcher Beni Sabti argues that Iran is ramping up arrests and executions to paint a picture of damage control after successful Israeli infiltrations.

 People celebrate what they say is Iran's victory, after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, in Beirut, Lebanon June 25, 2025.

'Israel is killing the killers': Former Evin prisoner speaks out after Israeli strikes - exclusive

"This was a powerful moment for us , to see those who tormented us finally being held accountable. But I must say: as long as Khamenei is alive, the cycle of violence isn't over."

 A view of the perimeter wall of the site of the Evin prison fire, in Tehran, Iran October 17, 2022.

Israel goes all in on regime change in Iran, but refrains from killing Khamenei - analysis

The only major targets or uses of force that Israel seems to be refraining from in Iran, so far, are assassinating Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and sending in ground troops.

A poster calling for the ouster of Iran's Islamic government is seen in the Little Tehran neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, US, June 22, 2025

Khamenei asks Putin for more assistance after US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites

While Putin has condemned the Israeli strikes, he has yet to comment on the US attacks on Iranian nuclear sites.

 Russia's President Vladimir Putin (L), who arrived to attend the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), meets with Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, Iran, November 23, 2015.

Israel sees no instability, cracks in Iranian regime's control amid IDF operations, officials say

“There are no indications that the central government in Tehran is losing control — quite the opposite. The Iranian regime appears to be tightening its grip,” the three officials said.

People attend an anti-Israeli protest after Friday prayers in Tehran, Iran, June 20, 2025

E3 countries seek pathway to diplomacy with Iran, Hezbollah leader offers help to Iran

IAF intercepts Iranian drones near Dead Sea • IAEA chief identifies Isfahan as Iran's planned uranium enrichment site • Smoke, explosions in Tehran, Rasht

 France's Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot delivers a speech after a meeting with European partners to suggest a negotiated solution to end the conflict between Iran and Israel at the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs (Quai d'Orsay) in Paris, France, June 19, 2025.

'Israel could end regime once and for all,' insider in Iran tells ‘Post’ - exclusive

There is widespread happiness, hope, and admiration for Israel’s actions, particularly the positions taken by [Israeli] Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu,” ‘M’ told the ‘Post’ from Tehran.

Despite the ever-present threat of repression, fear of the regime is dissipating within Iran. The 'Post' spoke with 'B', an Iranian in Tehran about life inside the Islamic Republic.

Iran's Supreme Leader says any US strikes on Iran will have serious consequences

In his first remarks since Friday, when he delivered a speech broadcast on state media after Israel began bombarding Iran, Khamenei said peace or war could not be imposed on the Islamic Republic.

 Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during a meeting in Tehran, March 8, 2025