Under Khamenei, Iran has experienced an alarming intensification of state control and a severe curtailment of personal freedom, unmatched in its modern history.
Tehran openly targeted Israel for the first time on April 13 with more than 300 missiles and drones in what it said was retaliation for Israel's suspected deadly bombing of its embassy compound.
The IDF was looking for a way to respond to the attack without being dragged into a direct and ongoing confrontation.
Iran considers revising nuclear strategy amid Israeli threats. Talks to revive 2015 nuclear pact stalled; UN watchdog raised concerns over Iran's uranium enrichment.
Videos from Iran showed women struggling as "Morality Police" officers tried to shove them into vans in widespread arrests.
The tweet was accompanied by footage of Iranian missiles being blown up by Israeli defense systems over the Temple Mount in Jerusalem.
Iranian organization, linked to supreme leader, praises late general for role in mass murder of 1,200 in Israel.
Iran's week of threats against Israel prompts social media speculation. Foreign Minister's diplomatic calls precede potential military action, highlighting strategic confusion and psychological war
He specifically mentioned the issue during his introductory remarks, explaining, “We also want to address the Iranian threat to launch a significant attack on Israel.”
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei condemned Israel for an airstrike in Damascus, vowing revenge. He criticized Western support for Israel in Gaza and discussed border security amid Balochi rebel attacks.