The Latest Breaking News from Ali Khamenei

Hezbollah Leader Was Warned By Iran He Would Be Assassinated Days Before Israeli Airstrike: Report

The Iran-backed Lebanese group is investigating whether it has been deeply infiltrated by Israel's Mossad

Latin Times · Oct 2, 2024

Iran calls missile attack on Israel ‘legal, rational and legitimate’

High-risk assault reflects Iranian elite’s belief that restraint after assassination of Ismail Haniyeh was strategic mistake

The Guardian - UK · Oct 1, 2024

Iran has tried to avoid conflict with Israel and failed – which deterrent will it reach for next?

It would be a risky move, but some in Iran now see building a nuclear bomb as the only way to fend off Israeli attacks, says Middle East expert Esfandyar Batmanghelidj

The Guardian - UK · Sep 30, 2024

Iran’s supreme leader pardons almost 3,000 prisoners including 40 foreigners

At least 40 foreign nationals pardoned by Ali Khamenei on Prophet Mohammed’s birth anniversary

The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2024

Can Iran restore deterrence against Israel while avoiding an all-out war?

The much-awaited Iranian response to the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran has yet to materialise, but why?

Al Jazeera · Sep 17, 2024

India hits out after Iranian leader criticises treatment of Muslims

Despite strong ties, Khamenei’s past criticisms include India’s handling of Muslim issues and the Kashmir region.

Al Jazeera · Sep 17, 2024

After seven weeks in office, how is Iran’s President Pezeshkian faring?

Pezeshkian has promised to closely follow the supreme leader while trying to unite the public and political factions.

Al Jazeera · Sep 16, 2024

Is Iran’s anti-Israel and American rhetoric all bark and no bite?

On August 27, Ali Khamenei, the supreme leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, told the newly elected president, Masoud Pezeshkian, and his cabinet that talking to the enemy may be useful.

The Conversation · Aug 31, 2024

Middle East crisis: 10 Palestinian militants killed in major West Bank raids; US announces new sanctions against Israeli settlers – as it happened

Hamas says 10 of its fighters have been killed with Israeli troops sealing off Jenin; US steps up efforts to target violent settlers

The Guardian - US · Aug 28, 2024

Will Biden Sleepwalk Into a War With Iran?

Israeli leaders have been betting on a U.S.-Iranian war for a while. After this week, it might be at their doorstep.

Reason · Aug 1, 2024