Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
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Iran war a reset moment for Africa
Closure of Strait of Hormuz can be used as a strategic opportunity to enhance regional cooperation in Africa without further complicating its already strained relationship with…
Qatar halts LNG output as Iran conflict hits Gulf energy infrastructure
Qatar is one of the world’s largest exporters of liquefied natural gas and a suspension of output removes roughly 20% of global trade by volume from immediate supply
Khamenei killing puts limits of self-defence under UN Charter to the test
The United Nations Charter prohibits the use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of another state, the only recognised exception being…
Israel’s offensive in Iran breaches the Geneva Conventions
The airstrikes are about more than Iran’s nuclear capacity; they are aimed at the network of supporters of Palestinians’ right to exist
How I’m fighting for Iranian women from the outside
Iranian women outside Iran have an important role in the protests against the regime, explains an activist
US-Iran tensions: No route for de-escalation in sight
Trump stepped back from launching US airstrikes inside Iran, but the conflict is unabated and there appears to be no way out of confrontation for now
Trump, allies praise Syria strikes as Moscow seethes
The US and its allies have called for the enforcement of a ceasefire and demanded Syria engage in UN-led peace talks
Iran’s supreme leader: Saudis betrayed Muslim world
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei accused Saudi Arabia of helping the United States and the "Zionists".
Iran’s Khamenei threatens ‘fierce’ reaction if Hajj dead not returned
Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei threatened a "fierce" reaction if Saudi Arabia does not quickly repatriate victims of the hajj stampede.
Obama, Rouhani defend Iran nuclear deal
Iran’s Hassan Rouhani says a nuclear deal with world powers is "more valuable" than a domestic debate about its finer details.
Ayatollah Khamenei says US will overthrow Iran, given the chance
Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said the US had a ‘controlling and meddlesome’ attitude towards the Islamic Republic.
Khamenei puts foot down
The Iranian leader has promised hardliners that the West will not dictate the terms of nuclear engagement.
Supreme Leader: Iran not seeking a nuclear weapon
Iran does not want nuclear weapons but if it did, no world power could prevent it from obtaining one, Iran’s Supreme Leader said on Saturday.
Iran says ‘tumour’ of Israel the biggest problem for Islamic world
Ayattollah Ali Khamenei says the issue of Israel and its control over the Palestinian people was the main problem for Islamic countries.
Iran Parliament vote seen bolstering Khamenei
Iranians wrapped up a parliamentary election likely to reinforce Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s power over rival hardliners.