Ali Khamenei - Page 2

March 4

Held at gunpoint at 9, Iranian refugee turned pastor now prays for Iran’s hour of freedom

Pastor David Nasser described his family's harrowing 1979 escape from Iran, and he expressed hope and prayers for democracy for Iranians.

March 4

Khamenei is dead — and Iranians dare to hope for freedom again after decades of tyranny

I have been witness to Iranian disbelief turning into celebration after Khamenei's death. It has revealed a nation's long-suppressed desire for normalcy and freedom from clerical rule.

March 3

Iran's senior clerics ‘exposed’ after building strike in Qom, succession choice looms

Defense analyst Kobi Michael says Israeli strike on Iranian Assembly of Experts building in Qom demonstrates intelligence superiority and leaves regime leadership hunted.

March 3

As Iran’s leadership shifts amid war, Hezbollah moves to reset the balance: expert

Hezbollah declares readiness for "open war" and fires rockets into northern Israel, prompting Israeli retaliation as the militant group escalates involvement.

March 3

Trump says Iran’s succession bench wiped out as Israeli strike hits leadership deliberations

Trump says U.S. military strikes eliminated Iran's leadership succession bench, raising questions about who will emerge to lead the Islamic Republic next.

March 3

LIZ PEEK: Democrats rage over Trump’s Iran strikes as exiles cheer ayatollah’s fall

Critics blast Trump-Israel joint military action in Iran as Iranians worldwide celebrate Khamenei's regime end, exposing deep political divisions.

March 2

Iran nuclear talks didn't 'pass the smell test' before Trump launched strikes, says Vance

Vice President JD Vance said U.S. envoys conducted three rounds of talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Geneva, but negotiations failed.

March 2

Radical US mosques honor Iran's Supreme Leader's 'martyrdom' with memorial services, eulogy: 'Our leader'

Two US mosques previously scrutinized for alleged Iran ties held events honoring Ayatollah Ali Khamenei after a US strike killed him, including one that referred to him as 'our leader.'

March 2

Iran starts ‘indiscriminate’ strikes across Gulf of Oman, hits shadow tanker tied to regime

Gulf of Oman tanker attacks escalate as Iran retaliates against Operation Epic Fury with missiles targeting U.S. allies, disrupting commercial traffic through chokepoint.

March 2

Longtime Trump critic credits him for restoring 'credibility of US deterrence' as Iran strikes unfold

Longtime Trump critic George Will praised the president for restoring "the credibility of U.S. deterrence" after the Trump administration and Israel carried out strikes against Iran.