Iran's supreme leader
Coverage of Iran's supreme leader in the Nexus archive.
- Qatari LNG tanker and Saudi crude oil ship damaged in Hormuz
A Qatari liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker, Al Rekayyat, and a Saudi crude oil tanker were damaged in the Hormuz strait after the Qatari vessel was struck by a drone, causing an engine room fire. The crew of the Al Rekayyat reported the ship was disabled without engines or steering, though all personnel were safe. The incidents occurred amid ongoing Gulf tensions following the mourning period for Iran's supreme leader.
- Uncertainty remains amid postponed US-Iran talks and continued fighting in Lebanon
Switzerland has postponed US-Iran talks, with Iran's supreme leader expressing skepticism and US Vice President JD Vance canceling his Geneva trip. In Lebanon, ongoing fighting between the Israeli army and Hezbollah on June 19 resulted in 16 Lebanese deaths and 4 Israeli soldier fatalities.
- US moving forward with signing ceremony plans, but deal still needs approval from Iran, sources say
The US is proceeding with plans for a signing ceremony for a deal with Iran, but the agreement still requires approval from Iran's supreme leader, who has not yet indicated support.
- US moving forward with signing ceremony plans, but deal still needs approval from Iran, sources say
The US is proceeding with plans for a signing ceremony for a deal with Iran, but the agreement still requires approval from Iran. There is currently no indication that Iran's supreme leader has approved the deal's terms.
- US moving forward with signing ceremony plans, but deal still needs approval from Iran, sources say
The US is proceeding with plans for a signing ceremony, but the deal requires Iran's approval. Iran's supreme leader has not yet indicated approval of the terms.
- US moving forward with signing ceremony plans, but deal still needs approval from Iran, sources say
The US is proceeding with plans for a signing ceremony, but the deal requires Iran's approval. There is no indication that Iran's supreme leader has agreed to the terms.
- Kremlin 'switches off CCTV protecting Putin' over assassination fears after Israel used AI hacking to track down and kill Iran's Supreme Leader
The Kremlin has reportedly disabled CCTV systems protecting Putin due to assassination fears, allegedly linked to Israel's use of AI hacking to target Iran's Supreme Leader.
- US says shot down Iran drones as war reaches 100th day
The United States shot down Iranian drones threatening the Strait of Hormuz as the Middle East war reached its 100th day. Pakistan delivered a message to Iran's supreme leader amid stalled ceasefire efforts, which have affected global markets and increased pressure on President Donald Trump ahead of midterm elections.
- Iran’s supreme leader appears more active as talks continue: US’s Rubio
Iran's supreme leader is showing increased activity as talks continue, according to US Senator Marco Rubio. The US State Secretary reported that Tehran has agreed to discuss previously off-limits aspects of its nuclear program with lawmakers.
- Iran’s supreme leader said hiding in secret location, communicates via network of messengers
Iran's supreme leader is reportedly hiding in a secret location and communicating through a network of messengers. Other news includes falling oil prices due to potential US-Iran peace talks, Turkey's president reversing a university closure, and Syria holding legislative elections in Kurdish areas.
- Oil prices jump more than 3% after Iran supreme leader says uranium must remain in country
Oil prices surged more than 3% following Iran's supreme leader's statement that enriched uranium must remain in the country. This position is expected to complicate ongoing peace negotiations between Iran and the United States.