Khamenei

Khamenei taunts US by not limiting missiles, nuclear program: Will world confront him? - editorial

The Islamic Republic is a regime whose survival depends on confrontation, whose legitimacy is built on exporting violence, and whose leadership feels secure enough to threaten the US.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei waves during a meeting in Tehran, Iran, February 17, 2026.
Ultra-Othodox Jewish men block a road and clash with police during a protest against the autopsy of toddlers who died in a daycare, on Tuesday. These protests were not about honoring the dead, but about avoiding accontability, the writer argues.

Haredi protesters attack female soldiers, Iran protests gain momentum

US President Donald Trump arrives at the White House, in Washington, DC, US, February 9, 2026.

Iran is turning Trump's strategy of chaotic communication confusion against him - opinion

DEMONSTRATORS HOLD posters with pictures of Iran’s Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi and Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, representing anti- and pro-regime viewpoints.

Iran needs regime change, not another reformist illusion doomed to fail - opinion


'Israel could end regime once and for all,' insider in Iran tells ‘Post’ - exclusive

There is widespread happiness, hope, and admiration for Israel’s actions, particularly the positions taken by [Israeli] Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu,” ‘M’ told the ‘Post’ from Tehran.

Despite the ever-present threat of repression, fear of the regime is dissipating within Iran. The 'Post' spoke with 'B', an Iranian in Tehran about life inside the Islamic Republic.

Iran's Supreme Leader says any US strikes on Iran will have serious consequences

In his first remarks since Friday, when he delivered a speech broadcast on state media after Israel began bombarding Iran, Khamenei said peace or war could not be imposed on the Islamic Republic.

 Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during a meeting in Tehran, March 8, 2025

Five takeaways from the bomb shelter: Reflections on the Israel-Iran War – comment

A Jerusalem Post editor reflects on Iran's war on Israel from his bomb shelter. Is there an end in sight to Operation Rising Lion?

 People take cover as siren warns of incoming missiles fired from Iran, at a public bomb shelter in Jerusalem, June 15, 2025.

Israel Katz: 'If Khamenei continues to fire missiles at Israeli civilians, Tehran will burn'

The defense minister made these statements after finishing a situational assessment with the IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, Mossad Director David Barnea, and other Israeli military leadership.

 Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz waits for his British and French counterparts for a meeting, amid the conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Jerusalem August 16, 2024.

Trump, Iran both desperate to cut nuke deal as formula still elusive - analysis

With current remarks resembling the 2015 JCPOA deal, Trump cannot allow the deal to close without achieving some other creative concessions.

US President Donald Trump seen over an Iranian flag (illustrative)

Hamas likely to release Israeli-American hostage within 48 hours, IDF strikes Yemen ports

IDF announces movement of troops • US-Iran nuclear talks conclude in Oman • Trump en route to Mideast

The family of hostage Edan Alexander outside the home of Ron Dermer in Jerusalem on Sunder, April 13, 2025.

Khamenei endorses ‘Death to America’ chants ahead of nuclear talks

Khamenei praised the crowd's anti-American stance as talks in Vienna approach amid Tehran's defiance.

 Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei looks on during a meeting with Iranian students in Tehran, Iran, March 12, 2025.

Why the Islamic Republic of Iran threatens Israel, the West, and its own people - opinion

From the outset, the Islamic Republic has nurtured a deep-rooted ideological hostility toward the Jewish people and the state of Israel.

 A model of an Iranian missile is seen during a gathering in Tehran, Iran, April 9, 2025

Anxious Iranians hope nuclear talks may ease risk of US attack

Iranians are cautiously hopeful ahead of US nuclear talks, as markets rise and the rial strengthens, but fears of failure and conflict linger.

 Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian visits Iran's nuclear achievements exhibition in Tehran, Iran April 9, 2025.

AMIA prosecutor requests international arrest warrant for Khamenei

AMIA prosecutor Sebastián Basso requested an arrest warrant for Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei over his alleged role in the 1994 Buenos Aires bombing.

 Illustrative image of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei