Khamenei

Khamenei, four family members buried in Mashhad as Iranian mourners chant for Trump's killing

As crowds jostled in Mashhad awaiting Khamenei's funeral cortege, the crowd chanted slogans demanding revenge on US President Donald Trump for his killing.

Crowds of mourners surround the convoy carrying the coffins of Iran's slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei during a funeral procession, in Mashhad, July 9, 2026
A vehicle carrying the coffin of Iran's slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei makes its way as people attend Khamenei's funeral procession, in Najaf, Iraq, July 8, 2026

Coffin of Iran's slain supreme leader Khamenei arrives in Iraqi holy city for funeral processions

A mourner flashes a victory sign while under cool water sprayed by municipal workers after paying final respects to Iran's slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during the third day of his funeral ceremonies on July 6, 2026 in Tehran, Iran.

Iran inviting Western influencers to Khamenei's funeral is a sign of weakness, expert says

A woman walks past a billboard featuring an image of the late Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on a building, amid a ceasefire between US and Iran, in Tehran, Iran, April 27, 2026

The spectacle of a dictator’s funeral: A staged passion play for Iran's defeated regime - opinion


Islamic regime sentences Iranian to prison for handing out candy after Khamenei's assassination

Despite the Islamic regime’s internet shutdown, reports of celebrations across Iran broke out following the assassination of the dictator on February 28.

A woman walks past a billboard featuring an image of the late Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on a building, amid a ceasefire between US and Iran, in Tehran, Iran, April 27, 2026

How the Iranian regime ensures civilians bear the burden of its war against the US, Israel

The regime’s process has ensured that only those who subscribe to Velayat-e Faqih and demonstrate commitment to the state religion are eligible for opportunities that provide financial stability.

Women hold Iran's national flags during an anti-US and Israel protest at the Hafte Tir Square in Tehran on May 17, 2026.

Don’t miss the moment: Iran war a historic opportunity to reshape the Middle East - opinion

This war is about an opportunity to dramatically alter the reality that has defined the Middle East - and the possibility that something foundational can change.

Iranian security chief Ali Larijani takes part in a pro-government rally in Tehran, Iran, March 13, 2026

Killing Larijani sends message to surviving Iran leadership: Compromise or die - analysis

The killing of Ali Larijani, who has been doing most of the work running the country for the wounded supreme leader, was a message to any still surviving Iranian leaders: you are out of time.

Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani, Iranian ambassador to Lebanon Mojtaba Amani and others attend a ceremony to commemorate the first anniversary of Hassan Nasrallah's death, on the outskirts of Beirut, Lebanon, September 27, 2025

Conflicting UAE reports on Iran strike, 2 IDF soldiers confirmed killed

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise.

 A view of Burj Khalifa, after an Iranian attack, following United States and Israel strikes on Iran, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 1, 2026

Khamenei built Iran’s terror empire - poetic justice finally caught up with him - opinion

The man who built his power through violence, assassinations, and intimidation met his end within the very reality of perpetual conflict that he himself cultivated.

Satellite imagery from an alleged Israeli strike on the bunker where Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is being guarded.

Turkey joins the fighting, Khamenei's son posed for succession

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise. 

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan speaks during a ceremony for the handover of new vehicles to the gendarmerie and police forces in Istanbul, Turkey, November 28, 2025.

Khamenei's hubris: The four failures that sealed the dictator's fate - analysis

How the system that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei built over decades to protect himself ended up killing him.

A woman in Tehran holds on to a picture of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, after he was killed in Israeli and US strikes on February 28.

WATCH: Iran's Islamic regime a 'house of cards ready to fall,' Mossad says in new video

Throughout the conflict and even going back to early January, the Mossad, officially and informally, has been encouraging the Iranian protesters to erupt back into the street against the regime.

A screengrab from a Mossad Farsi video showing the Islamic regime as falling dominoes, March 3, 2026

Israel hacked Tehran's traffic cameras, used AI to plan Khamenei's assassination - Financial Times

A Financial Times report reveals Israel used hacked traffic cameras and AI to map Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s movements before his assassination. 30 missiles were used in the precision strike.

People walk near a billboard of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on a street, after he was killed in Israeli and US strikes on Saturday, in Tehran, Iran, March 2, 2026