Khamenei
Major shifts in Iran, Ra'am party opens its ranks - January 5, 2026
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Iran's Khamenei has escape plan to flee to Moscow if regime falls amid protests - report
Khamenei admits Iran in economic turmoil for first time as protests escalate
Israel's Farsi social media encourages Iranian protesters
Iran appoints US-sanctioned general wanted for role in AMIA bombing as new IRGC deputy
The US sanctioned Vahidi for his role as then-interior minister in clamping down on the protests after Mahsa Amini's death in 2022. He was also head of the Quds Force in 1994 during the AMIA attack.
Iran’s operations in Venezuela and the looming threat to US security - opinion
The CIA faces a growing challenge as Iran’s deepening presence in Venezuela threatens US interests.
Iran's Islamic regime weak, but will fight to survive, Ex-CIA officer who infiltrated country says
Ex-CIA officer Reuel Marc Gerecht, who infiltrated Iran in the 1990s said that Iran’s regime, strained by war and sanctions, will use lethal force to crush any bid to topple it.
'Post' columnist detained by ICE, in danger of execution if returned to Iran - opinion
Erfan Fard, a prominent Middle East and security analyst, was detained by ICE and awaits a decision from the US Immigration Headquarters on whether he will be deported to Iran
Islamic Regime would collapse if Khamenei harmed, Iran's President Pezeshkian warns
“There would be no need for Israel to intervene,” Pezeshkian said, urging rival factions to avoid polarization and “stand firmly behind him.”
Iran's Supreme Leader says negotiations with US would not be in Tehran's interests
Khamenei also said Iran would not "surrender to pressure" regarding uranium enrichment. European diplomats stated that sanctions will be reimposed if no deal is reached by September 27th.
With 'snapback' sanctions started, 30-day hammer starts to fall on Iran - analysis
The E3, UK, France, and Germany, have triggered the "snapback" mechanism built into 2015's JCPOA nuclear deal, adding global sanctions on Iran, which will come into effect in 30 days.
Iran's Khamenei accuses West of using nuclear demands as an excuse for confrontation
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told Fox News that Tehran cannot give up on its uranium enrichment program which was severely damaged during the Israel-Iran war last month.
Netanyahu slams UN: Israel has always allowed minimal Gaza aid, now it's official
Netanyahu, speaking from the Israel Air Force's Ramon Air Base claimed that the UN is "creating an excuse and lie about Israel," by saying that Israel is not allowing humanitarian aid to enter Gaza.
'We'll reach you personally': Katz threatens Khamenei from IAF base
Katz's comments came during a visit to Ramon Air Base, praising the fighter jet crews for their role in Operation Rising Lion. He has previously threatened Khamenei's life in recent weeks.
Mossad in Farsi says Khamenei spends 'half the day sleeping, the other half high'
The Mossad-linked account claimed that most of Iran lacks access to water and electricity while Ali Khamenei allegedly spends his days sleeping or using illicit substances.
