Iran’s supreme leader

Khamenei burial will be family-only amid wait for first emergence of new supreme leader
Middle East

Khamenei burial will be family-only amid wait for first emergence of new supreme leader

Only family members will attend Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s burial today in Mashhad, state media reported, heightening anticipation for Mojtaba Khamenei’s…
In 1989, Iran held a massive funeral for its supreme leader
Middle East

In 1989, Iran held a massive funeral for its supreme leader

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in joint US-Israeli strikes in late February, was Iran’s second and longest serving supreme…
What the title “Ayatollah” means in Iran’s leadership and politics
Middle East

What the title “Ayatollah” means in Iran’s leadership and politics

“Ayatollah,” an Arabic term meaning “sign of God” or “divine sign,” is a senior clerical title in Twelver Shiite Islam…
“We shattered their hegemony” – Iranian Parliament Speaker claims defeat over US and Israel
Middle East

“We shattered their hegemony” – Iranian Parliament Speaker claims defeat over US and Israel

The Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, asserted that the Iranian people—through their steadfast resistance in the recent…
Anger at US and Israel courses through vast crowds in Iran
Middle East

Anger at US and Israel courses through vast crowds in Iran

Tens of thousands of mourners — the faithful and the loyal clad in black — beat their chests and chanted…
Will Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei attend his father’s funeral?
Middle East

Will Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei attend his father’s funeral?

A central question looming over the upcoming funeral is whether Mojtaba Khamenei, the new supreme leader and son of the…
Iran plans funeral ceremonies for slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei across Iran and Iraq
Middle East

Iran plans funeral ceremonies for slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei across Iran and Iraq

Iranian authorities plan to hold funeral ceremonies for slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei from July 4 to July 9 across…
For Iran’s leaders, surviving the war may prove easier than winning the peace
Middle East

For Iran’s leaders, surviving the war may prove easier than winning the peace

After nearly half a century of flirting with direct conflict, the United States finally went to war with Iran. Fifteen…
In latest written statement, Iran’s supreme leader calls for national unity amid war
Middle East

In latest written statement, Iran’s supreme leader calls for national unity amid war

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei purportedly called on Iranians to face the war with the United States and Israel with…
Back to top button