Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been the Supreme Leader of Iran since 1989, following the death of his predecessor, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. As the highest-ranking political and religious authority in Iran, Khamenei has significant influence over all branches of government and the military. He advocates for a hardline stance against Western influence and has been a vocal critic of the United States and Israel, particularly in the context of their policies towards Iran. His leadership has been marked by a focus on maintaining the Islamic Republic's revolutionary ideals and increasing Iran's regional power.
Born on Jul 17, 1939 (86 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iran | 2 | 8.50 | 0.18% | +0% | 83,992,949 | 151,886 | $610,000 | 1,103$ |
| United States | 1 | 6.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 156,060 | $21,000,000 | 9,901$ |
| Totals | 3 | 414,995,600 | 307,946 | $21,610,000 | 11,004$ |
Interactive World Map
Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Iran:
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei wrote a commendation for the book 'Tab-e Natamam', which narrates the life of Shahla Manzavi, the mother of martyr Hossein Dokhanchi.
9
United States:
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is the Supreme Leader of Iran.
6
Iran:
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has repeatedly stressed the importance of observing hijab as a religious issue.
8
United States:
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's regime has managed to smuggle $1 billion to Hezbollah this year.
3
Iran:
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei emphasizes the historical significance of the 13th of Aban as a day of pride and victory for Iran.
9
Iran:
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran, emphasized the importance of remembering the events of November 4, 1979, as a day of pride and victory for the Iranian people.
9
Iran:
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei provided various forms of support during the conflict, as mentioned by Sheikh Naeem Qassem.
8
Iran:
Ayatollah Khamenei is depicted as effectively countering Trump's psychological operations and maintaining public support in Iran.
8
India:
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is the supreme leader of Iran and has been a long-time ally of Ali Shamkhani.
3
Iran:
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei addressed the Iranian nation, stating that negotiations with the U.S. would not benefit Iran.
3