Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Middle East on brink of World War III, warns Iranian lawmaker among escalating tensions - report
While Iran has flirted with reconciliation with the US at times, it has also sought to position itself alongside countries that want a new world order.
A new generation has risen, one that ‘does not know Joseph’ - opinion
Former US spy chief Gabbard warned Trump killing Khamenei could empower radical regime - WSJ
Likud election billboard puts Mamdani alongside Erdogan, Khamenei, and Qassem as Israel's enemies
Killing Iran’s commanders did not kill the system that produced them - opinion
Decapitating a military leadership can create disruption. But Iran’s latest appointments suggest the regime’s institutions - and the strategic thinking behind them - remain firmly in place.
After months out of public view, Iran releases undated video of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei
The video clip, which was under 15 seconds, appeared to show Khamenei speaking with a group of other men. No date or location was specified in the footage.
Iran's president says interaction with supreme leader is currently 'very difficult'
The comments followed a report by Iran’s Tabnak media site on Monday saying that Khamenei warned Pezeshkian that he (Khamenei) would accept the Iranian president's resignation if he resubmits it.
Raw hatred and soft power: Who came out ahead after the October 7 massacre? - opinion
The world is bombarded with contradictory messages, and the messengers seem more confused by the day: Iran won, the US won, Israel lost, Donald Trump caved, JD Vance took over.
Iran’s far-right accuses Pezeshkian, top diplomats of plotting 'soft coup' in Khamenei's absence
The Iranian regime’s radical supporters warn of a coup within Iran’s new leadership as Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei remains off-screen.
Pahlavi remains Iran’s main opposition figure, lack of US backing causing failure at regime change
Reza Pahlavi emerged as the most visible candidate to lead a post-regime Iran, but US resistance, donor frustration, and opposition divisions have weakened his campaign.
US assesses Mojtaba Khamenei more interested in nuclear weapons than predecessor - report
US intelligence agencies believe Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is more interested in acquiring a nuclear weapon than his father and predecessor was, according to a New York Times report.
Mourning Khamenei: More than a funeral, far from closure - opinion
The funeral was not just a religious occasion but a platform for Tehran to rewrite its narrative about the war and its aftermath.
My Word: Middle Eastern summer stories - opinion
The Middle East never takes a break, with power struggles, hidden agendas, and dangerous alliances shaping the region’s future.
Trump expected to expand military actions against Iran as CENTCOM launches fifth day of strikes
Hamas unable to conduct terror infiltration, repeat of October 7, IDF commander tells soldiers • Dubai gov't says explosions heard in city are 'false,' despite witness reports
