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Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei accused the United States and Israel of orchestrating the overthrow of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, a key ally of Tehran, following Assad's downfall.
The Palestinian presidency criticized Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's remarks supporting the Hamas-led October 7 attack on Israel, stating that such comments sacrifice Palestinian lives and do not contribute to their aspirations for freedom and independence.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei praised American college students for their anti-Israel protests amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, calling them part of the "Resistance Front" and commending their struggle against U.S. government pressure. He also criticized the U.S. and Britain for supporting Israel and labeled the global Zionist elite as oppressors.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei threatened to retaliate against Israel for an airstrike that demolished Iran’s consulate in Syria, criticizing the U.S. and the West for their involvement in the region. Khamenei's remarks came during a prayer ceremony celebrating the end of Ramadan, where he promised to punish Israel for the attack and criticized the West for not doing more to end the war in Gaza. Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz responded, vowing that Israel will respond if Iran attacks.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vowed that Israel "must be punished" for the attack on the Iranian embassy compound in Syria, while Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz warned that Israel would respond if Iran attacks from its own territory. Tensions between the two countries have escalated, with Iran backing groups involved in conflicts across the region, including in Gaza, Lebanon, Iraq, and Yemen.
Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, vowed that Israel "must be punished" for the attack on the Iranian embassy compound in Syria, which Iran said killed seven military advisers. In response, Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz warned that Israel would retaliate if Iran attacks from its own territory. Tensions between the two countries have escalated, with Iran backing groups involved in conflicts across the region, including in Gaza, Lebanon, Iraq, and Yemen.
Meta has removed Instagram and Facebook accounts associated with Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, citing violations of its Dangerous Organizations and Individuals policy due to support for Hamas. Khamenei's praise for the group's attack on Israel led to the removal, though he still maintains a presence on X. Pressure on online platforms to remove Khamenei has grown, particularly after protests in 2022. Iran has provided support to Hamas, and tensions in the Middle East have escalated since the attack, with Iranian-backed militias launching attacks against Israel.
Iran's "Supreme Guide," Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has a history of talking big but taking a cautious approach in conflicts, as seen in the recent Hamas-Israel fighting. Despite boasting about the "Resistance Front" and its military prowess, Khamenei has been hesitant to directly engage in conflicts, opting for a low profile and limited involvement through proxies. This approach has led to criticism and skepticism about Iran's actual capabilities and intentions in the region.
Iran has unveiled an upgraded version of its hypersonic missile, the Fattah II, during a military exhibition attended by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The missile is a hypersonic glide vehicle (HGV) capable of traveling at speeds of up to Mach 15 with a range of 1,400km. Iran aims to improve the missile's range to 2,000km, which would cover the distance to Israel. Khamenei condemned Israel and its Western allies for their actions in Gaza, calling for Islamic governments to sever political relations and cut energy and goods flow to Israel. The military show of force coincides with increased US military presence in the region and ongoing cross-border fighting between Iran-backed groups and Israel.
Iranian state media confirms a meeting between Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran. Haniyeh briefed Khamenei on the latest developments in the Gaza Strip and the crimes of the Israeli regime, while Khamenei expressed support for the Palestinian resistance forces against the "Zionist occupiers." Iran's clerical establishment has warned Israel of "harsh consequences" if attacks on Gaza continue.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei denied Tehran's involvement in the recent Hamas attack on Israel, but praised the attack as an "irreparable" military and intelligence defeat for Israel. Khamenei blamed Israel's own actions for the destruction caused by the attack. While Israel has accused Iran of supplying arms to Hamas, the United States stated it had no evidence supporting this claim. Khamenei warned that an attack on Gaza would unleash a greater torrent of anger and result in even greater disaster. Israeli TV channels reported a death toll of 900 and over 2,600 injured, while Gaza's Health Ministry stated that at least 687 Palestinians were killed and 3,726 wounded in Israeli air strikes since Saturday.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said that a deal with the West over Tehran's nuclear work was possible if the country's nuclear infrastructure remained intact. Khamenei's guarded approval comes days after both Tehran and Washington denied a report that they were nearing an interim deal under which Tehran would curb its nuclear programme in return for sanctions relief. The 2015 agreement limited Iran’s uranium enrichment activity to make it harder for Tehran to develop nuclear arms, in return for lifting international sanctions.
Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has dismissed claims that Tehran may pursue a nuclear weapon as a false "excuse" used by untrustworthy international stakeholders. He emphasized that Islamic values prevent Iran from pursuing a weapon of mass destruction. Khamenei also stated that two decades of challenges with world powers have shown that some of them, along with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), cannot be relied upon to fully implement their commitments. However, he emphasized that cooperation with the IAEA must continue within the framework of safeguards agreements.
Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, defended his tough approach to the West, saying compromise would only invite further hostility from Iran's enemies. He blamed recent anti-government protests on "thugs and villains" and alluded to a foreign conspiracy. Khamenei's remarks come amid an intensifying standoff with Western countries over Iran's nuclear program.
Ayatollah Abbas Ali Soleimani, a powerful Iranian cleric and member of the Assembly of Experts, was killed in an armed attack in the city of Babolsar. The assailant was arrested. Soleimani was previously the representative of the country’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and had also led Friday prayers in two cities. The Assembly of Experts is mandated with supervising, dismissing and electing the Supreme Leader.