Ali Khamanei

Ali Khamanei

politician Iran

Ali Khamenei is the Supreme Leader of Iran, having held the position since 1989. He has significant influence over all branches of government, the military, and the media in Iran. Khamenei is known for his hardline stance against the United States and has consistently criticized American foreign policy, particularly in relation to Iran's nuclear program. Recently, he made headlines following a conflict with Israel, where he claimed that Iran 'slapped America in the face' by attacking a U.S. base, prompting a sharp response from U.S. President Donald Trump.

Born on Jul 17, 1939 (86 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
28,357
Power
1,128$
Sentiment
3.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 1 3.00 0.04% +0% 67,886,011 28,357 $2,700,000 1,128$
Totals 1 67,886,011 28,357 $2,700,000 1,128$
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Recent Mentions

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Ali Khamanei is the supreme leader of Iran and oversees the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. 3

The Guardian: Iran has a long history of clandestine attacks abroad to further its ends | Iran

Ireland Ireland: Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Khamanei, said Iran 'slapped America in the face' by launching an attack against a major US base in Qatar. 3

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Trump says he saved ayatollah from ‘very ugly’ death – The Irish Times

Canada Canada: Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamanei, said Iran would never surrender and criticized the U.S. for its actions. 3

The Globe and Mail: U.S. won’t lift sanctions on Iran as Trump says he would consider bombing country again