Ayatollah Khamenei Archives

01 Mar

“Cynical Murder”: Vladimir Putin Condemns Killing of Ayatollah Khamenei as Breach of International Law

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Moscow (Rajeev Sharma): Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday, March 1, 2026, issued a scathing condemnation of the targeted killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, describing the act as a "cynical murder" that violates the fundamental norms of human morality and international law. In a formal condolence note addressed to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and released by the Kremlin, Putin expressed his deep personal grief over the loss of the 86-year-old leader, who was killed alongside members of his family during a massive joint military operation by the United States and Israel on Saturday. The Russian leader lauded…

01 Mar

Tehran Announces Death of Ayatollah Khamenei After Joint US-Israel Offensive; Nationwide Mourning Begins

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Tehran (Rajeev Sharma): Iran has formally acknowledged the death of its Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, following large-scale strikes carried out by the United States and Israel, triggering an unprecedented political and security crisis in the region. Authorities declared a 40-day period of national mourning as the country grapples with the fallout of the attack. State media reported that Khamenei was killed during coordinated strikes that targeted key government and military sites in Tehran early Saturday morning. Officials said his body was recovered from the rubble of a heavily damaged compound linked to the leadership. Senior figures in Iran described…

26 Jun

‘A Hand Slap to America’s Face’: Iran’s Supreme Leader Hails Missile Strike on US Base

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Tehran, June 26, 2025 — In a rare public address, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei called the recent missile attack on a US military base in Qatar a “strong and rightful response,” declaring it “a hand slap to America’s face.” His remarks mark Iran’s most assertive political statement following a surge in military tensions with the United States.The speech, broadcast nationwide on Iranian state television, came after Tehran officially confirmed its role in the missile strike earlier this week, which Iran said was retaliation for the US attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities.Khamenei praised the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)…

18 Jun

Iran Warns U.S. Against Direct Involvement in Israel–Iran Conflict

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Geneva, June 18, 2025 — Iran has warned the United States that any direct military involvement in the Israel–Iran conflict would trigger a firm and potentially broader response. The warning was issued by Iran’s UN Ambassador Ali Bahreini, who stated that Tehran perceives Washington as complicit in Israel’s strikes and plans to set a clear “red line.” Should the U.S. cross that threshold, Iran has vowed to respond strongly.Ambassador Bahreini emphasized that while the U.S. has so far been limited to indirect actions such as assisting in intercepting missiles and reinforcing military assets in the region a direct engagement would…