Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
United StatespoliticianMaleb. 19393.8Global Dominance: 0.07%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.
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No U.S. official has ever had the opportunity to meet with the recently deceased Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
কার্টার থেকে রিগ্যান, ক্লিনটন থেকে ট্রাম্প—কীভাবে মার্কিন প্রেসিডেন্টদের ধাঁধায় ফেলেছেন ইরানের নেতারা
Bangladesh· 2026-08-06
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in an Israeli attack aimed at triggering regime change in Iran.
Iran’s allied militias prove their value in Tehran’s widening warUnited States· 2026-08-02
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was a top Iranian leader killed by US and Israeli attacks.
Fact check: Trump baselessly claims Walz is ‘behind’ cyberattack, repeats debunked claims at Cabinet meetingUnited States· 2026-07-31
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei indicated that the fatwa against Salman Rushdie remained in effect.
Man convicted in terrorism trial over the 2022 stabbing of author Salman RushdieUnited States· 2026-07-31
The war on Iran killed senior leaders, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Mediators see progress after U.S. and Iran pause attacks, though regional tensions linger
Canada· 2026-07-27
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is mentioned as Vahidi's predecessor who ordered the murder of protesters to suppress uprisings.
MORNING GLORY: The Napoleon maxim President Trump must remember on IranUnited States· 2026-07-23
The regime in Tehran believes it can outlast Trump, having mobilized public support around the funeral ceremonies for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
The renewed US-Iran conflict is escalating and threatening to spin out of controlUnited States· 2026-07-20
A man holds a poster of the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a gathering commemorating him.
U.S. launches new strikes on Iran’s largest island near the Strait of HormuzCanada· 2026-07-12
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's assassination is seen as a turning point in the regime's cruelty and mass killings.
How were many Iranians duped by Reza Pahlavi, the bumbling would-be Shah?Canada· 2026-07-11
The article mentions the funeral ceremony of the deceased Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
ඇමෙරිකන් ප්රහාරවලින් ඉරාන 14ක් මරුට
Sri Lanka· 2026-07-10Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is mentioned in the context of leading prayers and being referred to as a martyr leader.
ویدئو؛ بغض مردم شکست وقتی آیت الله خامنه ای در نماز رهبر شهید گفت...
Iran· 2026-07-09Former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a joint US-Israel operation that initiated the war.
Ceasefire with Iran hangs in the balance. Can the US ever deliver a knockout blow?United States· 2026-07-09
The 'real test' will come after the burial ceremony of Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei later this week.
Oil prices rise sharply after Iran launches attacks on tankers near strait of Hormuz | US-Israel war on Iran
United Kingdom· 2026-07-08
Funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei unfolds in Iran as mourners pledge ‘revenge’.
Funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei unfolds in Iran as mourners pledge ‘revenge’United States· 2026-07-07
CNN reports from the funeral of Iran's former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Argentina fans rally behind US after World Cup lossUnited States· 2026-07-07
The funeral of the martyr leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei began today.
وداع برادر؛ بوسه حجتالاسلام خامنهای بر تابوت آیتالله شهید + ویدئوIran· 2026-07-07
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral parade was held amidst the intense heat.
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Australia· 2026-07-06
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in an Israeli airstrike during a period of intense military conflict.
ඉරාන නායකයාට සමුදෙන්න ලක්ෂ ගණනක් තෙහෙරානයටSri Lanka· 2026-07-06
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was honored in a memorial ceremony after being killed in an Israeli airstrike.
ඉරාන නායකයාට සමුදෙන්න ලක්ෂ ගණනක් තෙහෙරානයටSri Lanka· 2026-07-05Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was the Supreme Leader of Iran who oversaw the country's theocracy for decades before his death.
Performer calls for Trump’s death during funeral for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali KhameneiCanada· 2026-07-05
The article discusses the establishment of a media outlet dedicated to commemorating Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
رسانه رسمی «بدرقه آقای شهید ایران» آغاز به کار کردIran· 2026-06-25A mural depicting Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is seen in Tehran.
US waives Iran sanctions, Trump says he will 'do what I have to' if Tehran misbehaves
Tanzania· 2026-06-23
Khamenei is referred to as the Supreme Leader of Iran and is central to the narrative of martyrdom against oppression.
Iran Adidaya Regional
Indonesia· 2026-06-22
Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed in an airstrike by Israel and the US.
Why is there fighting in Lebanon and does it threaten the Iran deal?United States· 2026-06-20
The war began with US-Israeli strikes that killed supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Israel, Hezbollah agree ceasefire as US-Iran deal under strain
Kenya· 2026-06-19
Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in US-Israeli strikes that began the war on Feb. 28.
US, Iran postpone talks as fighting flares in Lebanon
Taiwan· 2026-06-19
Khamenei was killed in military strikes during Trump's war against Iran.
Trump’s Iran deal could place his legacy in the hands of Tehran | US-Israel war on IranUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-19
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was among the casualties of the US attack.
Apa Sebenarnya Poin-poin Kesepakatan AS-Iran?Indonesia· 2026-06-19
This most recent round of conflict in Lebanon began when Hezbollah fired rockets at Israel in retaliation for its killing of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Israel strikes southern Lebanon despite Trump’s effort to shore up ceasefire | LebanonUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-02
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was targeted in a military strike ordered by Donald Trump.
Trumpiana: Making peace with war? | World News
India· 2026-03-07
