Ayatollah Khamenei
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is the Supreme Leader of Iran, having held the position since 1989. He is a significant political and religious figure, wielding considerable influence over the country's government and military. Khamenei is known for his hardline stance on various issues, including Iran's nuclear program and relations with the West. His leadership has been marked by a focus on maintaining the Islamic Republic's ideological foundations and resisting foreign influence. Recently, he was in the news due to concerns regarding the Iranian regime's pursuit of nuclear weapons, with experts highlighting the apocalyptic mindset of some military leaders within the Iranian Revolutionary Guard.
Born on Jul 17, 1939 (86 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iran | 1 | 9.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 83,992,949 | 63,343 | $610,000 | 460$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 3.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 7,025 | $700,000 | 568$ |
| Totals | 2 | 92,647,571 | 70,368 | $1,310,000 | 1,028$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Switzerland:
Ayatollah Khamenei is the supreme leader of Iran mentioned in the context of protests against the government.
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Iran:
Ayatollah Khamenei referred to a meeting held shortly after the start of the 12-day war involving agents of the US in Europe.
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Switzerland:
Ayatollah Khamenei congratulated the Iranian people on their 'great' victory after the conflict.
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India:
Ayatollah Khamenei was threatened by Trump, leading to a fatwa issued against Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Pakistan:
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei stated that the purpose of Israel's war was to overthrow the Iranian regime.
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Pakistan:
Mohsin Naqvi congratulated Ayatollah Khamenei and the Iranian people on their great victory.
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Bangladesh:
Ayatollah Khamenei has personally led the fight from the battlefield.
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Iran:
Ghalibaf highlighted Ayatollah Khamenei's decisive leadership during the recent conflict.
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Iran:
Naim Qassem praised Ayatollah Khamenei for his courageous positions and support.
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Argentina:
Khamenei is mentioned in the context of Trump's calls for peace and his approach to Iran.
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