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)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 5 | 5.20 | 0.18% | +20% | 67,886,011 | 144,285 | $2,700,000 | 5,739$ |
| Iran | 3 | 8.00 | 0.15% | +20% | 83,992,949 | 155,383 | $610,000 | 1,128$ |
| Ireland | 3 | 5.67 | 0.17% | +10% | 5,030,000 | 9,196 | $5,100 | 9$ |
| Pakistan | 3 | 5.33 | 0.11% | +0% | 220,892,331 | 242,384 | $280,000 | 307$ |
| Israel | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 9,216,900 | 4,905 | $400,000 | 213$ |
| Totals | 15 | 387,018,191 | 556,153 | $3,995,100 | 7,396$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United Kingdom:
The visit of the Saudi defence minister to Tehran to see Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was intended as a message of solidarity against a US-Israeli attack on Iran's nuclear sites.
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United Kingdom:
The supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said this week he was 'neither overly optimistic nor pessimistic'.
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Ireland:
Mr Trump sent a letter to Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei calling for direct talks.
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Iran:
The Supreme Leader of Iran emphasized the benefits of relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia.
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Pakistan:
Khamenei cautioned that while the talks with the US had started well, they could yet prove fruitless.
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Pakistan:
In March, he sent a letter to Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, calling for nuclear talks while warning of possible military action if Tehran refused.
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Pakistan:
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is Iran's supreme leader who received a letter from Trump urging nuclear talks.
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Iran:
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei emphasized the importance of military readiness and the need for continuous improvement in defense capabilities during a meeting with military commanders.
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Ireland:
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has given foreign minister Abbas Araghchi 'full authority' for the talks.
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Israel:
Khamenei is the supreme leader of Iran and was the only one aware of certain nuclear activities.
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