Ali Khamenei

Iran's planned attacks on Ukraine were canceled after Kyiv issued an apology, according to a top military adviser to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The decision followed accusations that Ukraine attacked an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea in late July, resulting in a crew member's death.

US reporter Max Blumenthal claims his cell phones were seized by border patrol at an airport after Trump ally Laura Loomer targeted him in online posts suggesting he should be detained. Blumenthal was in Tehran uploading videos from Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei’s funeral when he saw the posts.

US reporter Max Blumenthal had his cell phones seized by border patrol after being targeted by Trump ally Laura Loomer in online posts suggesting he should be detained. Blumenthal prepared for harassment upon returning to the US.

Iranian pilgrims entered Iraq for the Arbaeen ceremonies, with some expressing anti-US sentiments by stamping a portrait of US President Donald Trump. The event occurs amid regional tensions and fresh strikes involving Iraq.

Hadi Matar was convicted of federal terrorism charges for stabbing Salman Rushdie in 2022, motivated by an Iranian fatwa issued over 30 years earlier. Prosecutors argued the attack was inspired by a religious edict against Rushdie's novel 'The Satanic Verses', while Matar's defense claimed he acted independently.

The US-Israel war on Iran has cost $37.5bn, with three American service members killed, as the Trump administration seeks $88bn in supplemental funding. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi survived an airstrike that killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, and uranium enrichment developments could impact regional nuclear dynamics.

Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, described being rescued from the rubble of a leadership compound after a US-Israeli airstrike that killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Araghchi confirmed Israel and the US had accurate intelligence on the location of Iran’s senior leadership.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that interaction with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is increasing daily. Mojtaba Khamenei has not been seen in public since an airstrike killed his father and predecessor, Ali Khamenei, at the start of the Iran war.

The U.S. Treasury froze a $130 million crypto wallet linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and is tracking assets of Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent highlighted Iran’s economic collapse, including an 180% inflation rate and a devalued rial, while noting increased Bitcoin adoption in the country.

Trump announced the release of a U.S. citizen held in Iran since 2024. The funeral ceremony for Ali Khamenei, former Iranian Supreme Leader, took place in Tehran on July 5.

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi attended the funeral of Iran's former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and later met with U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office. The White House viewed the meeting as a strategic win, signaling Iraq's potential shift toward the U.S. and away from Iran.

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei vowed revenge for his father's assassination by US-Israeli strikes, while President Donald Trump threatened to 'completely decimate' Iran if an assassination attempt occurred. The conflict escalated after a ceasefire collapsed, with mediators like Qatar working to revive diplomacy.

Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei vowed to hold accountable those responsible for his father Ali Khamenei's killing in a US-Israeli strike. He emphasized avenging 'all the martyrs' as a 'necessary national demand' following funeral ceremonies in Mashhad. The US imposed sanctions on Iran's new leader and others, straining the recent ceasefire agreement.

Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei vowed Iran would avenge the death of his father, former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, following an Israeli airstrike. Tensions escalate with the U.S. after a ceasefire breakdown, with the U.S. demanding Iran stop attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is mediating talks in Oman, while U.S. President Donald Trump threatened severe retaliation against Iran.

U.S. and Iranian leaders exchanged threats amid escalating tensions over the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's vow to avenge the killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Trump warned of missile strikes against Iran if it acted on assassination threats, while Iran insists on controlling the strait and has not complied with U.S. demands.

Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei pledged revenge for his father's assassination, stating it 'will most certainly be carried out.' The statement followed a weeklong funeral for former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, during which public calls for President Trump's death occurred. U.S. and Israeli officials reported that Iran discussed assassinating Trump, prompting security measures like a mid-trip switch in Trump's Air Force One plane.

Mojtaba Khamenei vowed revenge for his father Ali Khamenei’s death, which he attributed to a US-Israeli strike. He praised the turnout at the funeral, calling it an 'enemy-breaking and historic presence.'

President Donald Trump threatened Iran after calls for his assassination were made during Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s funeral, escalating tensions in the Middle East amid ongoing airstrikes and an unstable ceasefire. The Strait of Hormuz remains a focal point of conflict as Iran insists on controlling the waterway, defying international norms.

President Donald Trump has threatened Iran following the funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, where there were calls for Trump's assassination.

President Donald Trump threatened Iran after open calls for his assassination were made during the funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The incident highlights escalating tensions in the Middle East amid an unstable interim deal to end regional conflict.

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is set to issue a message regarding the funeral of his father and predecessor Ali Khamenei, who was assassinated on 28 February during the US-Israeli war on Iran. Ali Khamenei was buried in Mashhad after a six-day funeral procession, with state media reporting 41 to 43 million participants.

The article highlights the US's 250th anniversary, the funeral of Ali Khamenei, a brutal heatwave in Europe, and the World Cup as captured by photojournalists over the past week.

Mojtaba Khamenei's absence from Ali Khamenei's funeral raised questions about his health and potential assassination fears, suggesting a possible shift in his role compared to his father. Analysis indicates a changing balance of power between the supreme leader's office and the IRGC, with Mojtaba described as a weaker leader than Ali Khamenei, who took years to consolidate authority after 1989.

Iran's Islamic Republic used Ali Khamenei's funeral ceremonies as a strategic display of power to assert control domestically and reinforce Khamenei's image as an anti-imperialist leader internationally. The regime aimed to mobilize large crowds to demonstrate its organizational strength and project a unified front against external adversaries like the United States.

Iran’s late supreme leader Ali Khamenei was buried in Mashhad following a six-day funeral procession attended by 41-43 million people. The funeral spanned five cities in Iran and Iraq, with mourners chanting anti-American slogans and carrying banners referencing 'Kill Trump'. Khamenei was killed in a US-Israeli air strike on 28 February 2026, marking the start of an ongoing war.

Iran buried the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei following six days of funeral proceedings amid a renewed escalation. Some tankers continue transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran is burying Ali Khamenei, who was killed in an airstrike four months ago, amid renewed fighting between Iran and the US. The funeral in Mashhad's Imam Reza shrine drew a large crowd, but his son Mojtaba Khamenei did not publicly attend.

Hezbollah supporters in Lebanon held a memorial ceremony for Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei in Beirut’s southern suburbs. Participants expressed mourning while also congratulating him on his martyrdom.

Iranians loyal to the Islamic Republic gathered in Mashhad for the burial of supreme leader Ali Khamenei, with mourners calling for revenge and rejecting compromise with the West. The burial occurred amid ongoing attacks between Iran and the US, and Khamenei's son was notably absent from the ceremony.

Israel has revealed a new Iranian plot to assassinate Donald Trump as Iran mourns the death of its Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

Iranians gathered in Mashhad for the burial of assassinated supreme leader Ali Khamenei, expressing revenge sentiments amid ongoing tensions with Israel and the United States. The funeral follows his death in an Israeli and US airstrike in late February, with thousands attending ceremonies at the Shrine of Imam Reza. Mojtaba Khamenei, his son and successor, has not publicly appeared and was reportedly injured in the same attack.

Iran reports 14 killed in U.S. strikes as the country prepares for the burial of Ali Khamenei, with the U.S. and Iran exchanging escalating attacks.

Iran reports 14 killed in U.S. strikes as the U.S. and Iran exchange escalating attacks during the burial of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

Renewed hostilities between the US and Iran underscore Tehran's deep mistrust of negotiations. People challenged the US during a funeral procession for former Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Tehran on July 6, 2026.

The burial of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei leaves his son Mojtaba to address significant challenges facing the regime. Iranians have limited knowledge about Mojtaba.

Iranians were preparing to bury their slain leader Ali Khamenei in his hometown of Mashhad as US strikes targeted Iranian forces near the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command stated the strikes aimed to degrade Iran's ability to threaten navigation in the strategic waterway.

Tens of thousands attended funeral processions for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Najaf and Karbala. His remains returned to Iran for burial in Mashhad on 9 July. Khamenei was killed in a US-Israeli attack on his compound in Tehran in late February.

US and Iran exchanged strikes, with Iran claiming to have hit 85 US military targets in the Gulf. The US revoked a sanctions waiver for Iranian oil exports, and ceasefire negotiations are paused until after the funeral of Iran’s former supreme leader, Ali Khamenei. Disputes over control of the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s missile program and proxy group support remain unresolved.

President Trump declared the tentative ceasefire with Iran 'over' following Iranian attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and a U.S. military response targeting over 80 Iranian sites. Trump criticized Iran as 'scum' and 'liars,' vowing to 'denuclearize' the country, while the U.S. revoked key sanctions concessions to Iran after renewed attacks on tankers.

President Trump declared the tentative ceasefire with Iran 'over' following Iranian attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz and a U.S. military response targeting over 80 sites. Trump criticized Iran as 'scum' and 'liars,' vowing to 'denuclearize' the country, while the U.S. revoked oil sanctions waivers previously offered to Iran.