Khamenei rejects idea of negotiating with US: ‘No problem will be solved’ The Iranian leader spoke after President Donald Trump signed an executive order to reimpose “maximum pressure” sanctions on Tehran. JNS Staff Feb. 7, 2025
Khamenei meets wounded Hezbollah terrorists in Tehran "Know that those who are running wild today will one day be trampled under the feet of believers," Iran's supreme leader warned. Jan. 2, 2025
Iran ‘has no proxies,’ Khamenei says as his allies languish The Islamic Republic's leader disputed the characterization following its surrogates' military debacles and amid a crippling economic slump. Dec. 22, 2024
As Iran’s economy plummets, its leader says Israel’s doomed As it grapples with geopolitical losses, the Islamic Republic faces protests over religion and rallies decrying an acute financial crisis. Canaan Lidor Dec. 18, 2024
Khamenei: ‘Joint American-Zionist plan’ toppled Assad Tehran has evidence that the "primary conspirator, the main planner, and the central command room" of Assad's ouster "are in the United States and the Zionist regime." Erez Linn Dec. 11, 2024
Khamenei: ICC should sentence Netanyahu to death "What the Zionist regime did in Gaza and Lebanon is not victory," the Iranian leader told a gathering of loyalist militia forces in Tehran. Nov. 25, 2024
Path to Lebanon ceasefire ends in Tehran Iran's supreme leader would have to give his stamp of approval before Hezbollah lays down arms. Joshua Marks Nov. 24, 2024
Following Trump victory, Iran convenes supreme council Top leader Ali Khamenei did not say why the assembly was convened though disputed claims that Hezbollah is weak. Nov. 7, 2024
Israeli anxiety, America and the ayatollahs While threatening a severe retaliatory blow to the Jewish state, Tehran appears to be pausing for the result of the U.S. election—and praying for Harris to win. Ruthie Blum Nov. 4, 2024
