Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
United KingdompoliticianMaleb. 19395.6Global Dominance: 0.06%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.
Country presence
Recent news mentions
The article discusses the establishment of a media outlet dedicated to commemorating Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
رسانه رسمی «بدرقه آقای شهید ایران» آغاز به کار کرد
Iran· 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
The temporary tripartite group of men running the country was formed after the assassination of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Offer from Iran’s president to not attack neighbours provokes internal backlash | US-Israel war on IranUnited Kingdom· 2026-03-07
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei served as the Supreme Leader of Iran after the death of Ayatollah Khomeini in 1989.
ඉරානයේ නිහඬ බලවතා: අයතුල්ලා අලි කමේනි
Sri Lanka· 2026-03-07
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed Saturday in an Israeli military strike in downtown Tehran.
NYC Washington Square Park vigil for Ayatollah Khamenei turns violentUnited States· 2026-03-07
He even allowed that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in the initial strikes, could be replaced with another religious leader.
As Trump takes out world leaders, democracy takes a back seatUnited States· 2026-03-07
Mr. Trump has indicated that the U.S. had in hand a list of potential successors to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
When it comes to the Iran war, Trump has no clear goal or answers
Canada· 2026-03-06
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ruled Iran for more than 30 years before being killed in US-Israeli strikes.
US President Donald Trump puts pressure on Cuba as island faces fuel crisisUnited Kingdom· 2026-03-06
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in Israeli strikes targeting Iranian leaders.
Live updates: Trump demands Iran’s ‘unconditional surrender’; Israeli strikes on Tehran, Beirut intensifyCanada· 2026-03-06
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in Tehran during a devastating Israeli-US operation.
Iran is not Venezuela, despite Trump’s hopes of repeating ‘regime capture’ strategy | US-Israel war on IranUnited Kingdom· 2026-03-06
The joint US-Israeli offensive began with a surprise attack on Saturday that killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader.
US and Israel threaten major escalation as airstrikes bombard Iran and Lebanon | US-Israel war on IranUnited Kingdom· 2026-03-06
There’s a conspiracy theory that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was old and reportedly ill, deliberately put himself in harm’s way to martyr the regime and rally the population.
Is Iran near collapse or is the US walking into an escalation trap? – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-03-06
Mojtaba Khamenei survived the US-Israeli aerial blitz that claimed the life of his father Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Son ‘frontrunner’ to succeed Khamenei - Newspaper
Pakistan· 2026-03-06
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is noted for sponsoring terrorism and oppressing citizens.
I covered the Middle East when Saddam was America’s friend. The bloodletting hasn’t stopped
Australia· 2026-03-06
Trump spoke dismissively of Khamenei’s son, Mojtaba Khamenei, being a front-runner to replace his father.
U.S. says bombardment to ‘surge dramatically’ as Israeli strikes on Iran, Lebanon intensifyCanada· 2026-03-06
Iran-backed Iraqi groups were trying to respond to the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Iran-backed militias intensify attacks against US, Israel and allies | IranUnited Kingdom· 2026-03-06
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is the Supreme Leader of Iran who was killed in a US-Israeli operation.
Pakistani man claims Iran ‘forced him’ into plot to kill Trump - WorldPakistan· 2026-03-06
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a strike during a combat operation launched by Trump against Iran.
Pakistani businessman claims Iran forced him to plot Trump assassinationUnited States· 2026-03-05Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in an attack during the ongoing conflict.
Pesawat Militer Barat Menuju Timur TengahIndonesia· 2026-03-05
The death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei sparked contrasting emotions in Iran.
Hoffnung auf Regimewechsel in Iran
Switzerland· 2026-03-05
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed, leading to celebrations among some Iranian citizens.
When is an illegal war morally defensible?
Guyana· 2026-03-05Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was the Supreme Leader of Iran whose assassination sparked protests outside the US consulate in Karachi.
Shooting at Karachi’s US consulate: What does international law say? - PakistanPakistan· 2026-03-05
