Khamenei
Ali Khamenei is the Supreme Leader of Iran, holding the highest authority in the country since 1989. As a prominent figure in the Islamic Republic, Khamenei has significant influence over all branches of government, the military, and media. His leadership is characterized by a hardline stance against Western influence, particularly the United States, and he has been a vocal critic of negotiations regarding Iran's nuclear program, often rejecting compromises that could lead to reduced sanctions or limitations on nuclear activities.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 2 | 3.50 | 0.19% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 113,224 | $2,000,000 | 3,745$ |
| United States | 1 | 3.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 163,701 | $21,000,000 | 10,386$ |
| Israel | 1 | 2.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 9,216,900 | 10,767 | $400,000 | 467$ |
| Kenya | 1 | 4.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 53,771,296 | 51,260 | $106,000 | 101$ |
| India | 1 | 5.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 1,380,004,385 | 1,345,034 | $2,900,000 | 2,827$ |
| Romania | 1 | 3.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 19,237,691 | 17,979 | $250,000 | 234$ |
| Totals | 7 | 1,853,694,749 | 1,701,965 | $26,656,000 | 17,760$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Romania:
Khamenei is the target of US intervention efforts as part of a potential regime change in Iran.
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Italy:
Khamenei has ordered the latest massacres of the people, believing in his messianic mandate.
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India:
A direct strike on Khamenei remains an unlikely 'nuclear option' in the context of US-Iran tensions.
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Italy:
Khamenei has appointed three individuals to potentially replace him in case of elimination.
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Israel:
Women are seen using fire to light a cigarette in defiance of Supreme Leader Khamenei's image.
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United States:
Supreme Leader Khamenei responded on the thirteenth day of unrest with familiar rhetoric, dismissing protesters as hirelings of foreign powers and enemies of the state.
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Kenya:
The article mentions Khamenei's rule in Iran and its implications amidst the unrest.
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Italy:
Khamenei has opted for a much lower profile in recent months.
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Italy:
Khamenei is mentioned in relation to the Iranian regime's influence in the Middle East.
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Luxembourg:
The Iranian clerics around leader Khamenei categorically reject a complete ban on Iran's nuclear program.
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