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 (85 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iran | 5 | 8.20 | 0.33% | +40% | 83,992,949 | 390,146 | $610,000 | 2,833$ |
| Pakistan | 2 | 5.50 | 0.09% | +0% | 220,892,331 | 196,611 | $280,000 | 249$ |
| Moldova | 1 | 7.00 | 0.17% | +0% | 4,033,963 | 6,657 | $12,000 | 20$ |
| India | 1 | 4.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 1,380,004,385 | 947,155 | $2,900,000 | 1,990$ |
| Indonesia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 273,523,615 | 296,985 | $1,119,000 | 1,215$ |
| Totals | 10 | 1,962,447,243 | 1,837,554 | $4,921,000 | 6,307$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Moldova:
The Supreme Leader of Iran emphasized the importance of regulating cyberspace to transform the internet from a threat into an opportunity.
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Pakistan:
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei urged the pilgrims to keep the people of Gaza in their prayers.
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Iran:
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran, emphasized that Iran will never agree to halt uranium enrichment.
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India:
Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said that the US proposal for the nuclear agreement was against the country’s national interest.
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Pakistan:
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is the Supreme Leader of Iran overseeing the nuclear negotiations committee.
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Indonesia:
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issued a fatwa against the development of nuclear weapons.
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Iran:
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei emphasized the importance of governors engaging with the public and avoiding conflicts of interest.
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Iran:
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's strategic remarks have reportedly silenced threats from the United States.
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Iran:
He is referred to as the wise leader of the Islamic Republic.
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Iran:
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is the Supreme Leader of Iran who spoke at the memorial for Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi.
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