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 (85 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iran | 3 | 7.33 | 0.16% | +0% | 83,992,949 | 132,203 | $610,000 | 960$ |
| United States | 2 | 2.50 | 0.06% | +10% | 331,002,651 | 220,401 | $21,000,000 | 13,983$ |
| Pakistan | 1 | 8.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 220,892,331 | 82,949 | $280,000 | 105$ |
| Totals | 6 | 635,887,931 | 435,553 | $21,890,000 | 15,048$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Iran:
Ayatollah Khamenei emphasized the importance of Iran-Saudi relations for both countries.
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Pakistan:
Khamenei’s 2003 fatwa against assembling a weapon of mass destruction has played an unsung role in keeping the world from untold harm.
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United States:
The choice before Ayatollah Khamenei is stark regarding Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
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United States:
Ayatollah Khamenei was warned of a strong blow as Trump threatens military action.
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Iran:
Ayatollah Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran, stated he does not believe the U.S. will attack Iran.
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Iran:
The statement credits the guidance of Ayatollah Khamenei for the ongoing progress of the Islamic Republic.
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Serbia:
Ayatollah Khamenei rejected the offer for negotiations, calling it a deception.
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Iran:
Ayatollah Khamenei warned that threats from the U.S. against Iran would have no consequences for them.
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Iran:
Ayatollah Khamenei met with Sheikh Ahmed Yassin and expressed support for the Palestinian cause.
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Iran:
Ayatollah Khamenei was present at the gathering where poets recited their works.
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