Khamenei

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.

Mourners wave a national flag as the gather to pay tribute to Iran's slain supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei at the Grand Mosalla on the second day of funeral ceremonies in Tehran on July 5, 2026.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of Operation Entebbe at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem, July 12, 2026.

Netanyahu responsible for 'absurd risk' in Iran strategy to assassinate Khamenei, expert says

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

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

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


Iran appoints US-sanctioned general wanted for role in AMIA bombing as new IRGC deputy

The US sanctioned Vahidi for his role as then-interior minister in clamping down on the protests after Mahsa Amini's death in 2022. He was also head of the Quds Force in 1994 during the AMIA attack.

Brig.-Gen. Ahmad Vahidi, the new IRGC deputy commander-in-chief.

Iran’s operations in Venezuela and the looming threat to US security - opinion

The CIA faces a growing challenge as Iran’s deepening presence in Venezuela threatens US interests.

 CIA Director John Ratcliffe receives updates in the Situation Room of the White House, in Washington, June 21, 2025.

Iran's Islamic regime weak, but will fight to survive, Ex-CIA officer who infiltrated country says

Ex-CIA officer Reuel Marc Gerecht, who infiltrated Iran in the 1990s said that Iran’s regime, strained by war and sanctions, will use lethal force to crush any bid to topple it.

Protestors stand on an image of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei with a cross through it, outside the Iranian Embassy on June 22, 2025 in London, United Kingdom.

'Post' columnist detained by ICE, in danger of execution if returned to Iran - opinion

Erfan Fard, a prominent Middle East and security analyst, was detained by ICE and awaits a decision from the US Immigration Headquarters on whether he will be deported to Iran

Erfan Fard, US resident and Jerusalem Post columnist

Islamic Regime would collapse if Khamenei harmed, Iran's President Pezeshkian warns

“There would be no need for Israel to intervene,” Pezeshkian said, urging rival factions to avoid polarization and “stand firmly behind him.”

An Israeli man walks past a new graffiti of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei following the 12 days war between Israel and Iran, in Tel Aviv, Israel July 8, 2025

Iran's Supreme Leader says negotiations with US would not be in Tehran's interests

Khamenei also said Iran would not "surrender to pressure" regarding uranium enrichment. European diplomats stated that sanctions will be reimposed if no deal is reached by September 27th.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during a meeting in Tehran, Iran, August 24, 2025.

With 'snapback' sanctions started, 30-day hammer starts to fall on Iran - analysis

The E3, UK, France, and Germany, have triggered the "snapback" mechanism built into 2015's JCPOA nuclear deal, adding global sanctions on Iran, which will come into effect in 30 days.

French President Emmanuel Macron, Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer pose for the media at a hotel prior to an E3 meeting on the sidelines of the NATO summit in The Hague, Netherlands, June 24, 2025.

Iran's Khamenei accuses West of using nuclear demands as an excuse for confrontation

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told Fox News that Tehran cannot give up on its uranium enrichment program which was severely damaged during the Israel-Iran war last month.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei meets with the head and officials of the Judiciary Branch in the Imam Khomeini Hussainiyah, Tehran, July 16, 2025.

Netanyahu slams UN: Israel has always allowed minimal Gaza aid, now it's official

Netanyahu, speaking from the Israel Air Force's Ramon Air Base claimed that the UN is "creating an excuse and lie about Israel," by saying that Israel is not allowing humanitarian aid to enter Gaza.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against backdrop of IDF soldiers at war in Gaza (illustration).

'We'll reach you personally': Katz threatens Khamenei from IAF base

Katz's comments came during a visit to Ramon Air Base, praising the fighter jet crews for their role in Operation Rising Lion. He has previously threatened Khamenei's life in recent weeks.

 (L-R) Defense Minister Israel Katz, Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei