Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran, has been in the news recently due to various geopolitical tensions involving Iran. These include accusations of Iranian involvement in attacks on gas pipelines, airstrikes with Pakistan, and escalating tensions with Israel over the conflict in Gaza. Additionally, there have been reports of Iran's warning of potential escalation if Israel continues its attacks on Gaza, linked to efforts to thwart normalization of relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been the Supreme Leader of Iran since 1989, succeeding Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. He is a prominent figure in Iranian politics and a key decision-maker on matters of national security, foreign policy, and domestic affairs. Khamenei is known for his conservative stance and anti-Western rhetoric, advocating for Iran's independence and self-reliance. He wields significant influence over Iran's government and military, shaping the country's policies and direction.
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Rafael Grossi says of Tehran’s potential plans, 'We are moving closer to a situation where there is a big huge question mark about what they are doing and why they are doing it'
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Conservatives swept first round of parliamentary and religious assembly elections in March.
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Rafael Grossi says there is a 'slowdown' in implementation of deal between his nuclear watchdog and the Islamic Republic
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Iran is willing to "expend every Arab life" in its efforts to end Western influence in the Middle East and destroy Israel, a former US national security adviser has said.
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'I don't know who is at fault but it's better to reach compromise,' says one resident; 'God willing, our government will favor reason over emotion,' says another
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A retaliatory attack from Tehran appears likely days after two top Iranian generals and nine others were killed in an air strike on Syria - and western leaders have reacted
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In response, Israel threatens a direct attack if Iran uses its own territory to retaliate.
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Supreme national security council met to decide on action after strike on Damascus consulate that killed IRGC commanders
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Whether handing in blank ballots or voting for fringe candidates, analysts say, citizens registered their frustration with the status quo.
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Iran's Oil Minister accuses Israel of orchestrating attacks on gas pipelines, disrupting supplies in several provinces.
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X, formerly Twitter, is accused of providing premium services to US-sanctioned groups, including terrorist organizations, in violation of US sanctions.
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Meta removed Instagram and Facebook accounts run on behalf of Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, for repeatedly violating its Dangerous Organizations and Individuals policy.
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Iran and Pakistan launched airstrikes into each other's territories, escalating tensions in the Middle East.
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Iran's supreme leader informed Hamas that Iran will continue to provide political and moral support but will not intervene directly in the conflict with Israel.
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Iran denies involvement in the Hamas attack on Israel, while the US and Israel suspect Iranian complicity.
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Iran warns of potential escalation if Israel continues attacks on Gaza, linked to efforts to thwart normalization of relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel
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