Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been the Supreme Leader of Iran since 1989, following the death of his predecessor, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. As the highest-ranking political and religious authority in Iran, Khamenei has significant influence over all branches of government and the military. He advocates for a hardline stance against Western influence and has been a vocal critic of the United States and Israel, particularly in the context of their policies towards Iran. His leadership has been marked by a focus on maintaining the Islamic Republic's revolutionary ideals and increasing Iran's regional power.
Born on Jul 17, 1939 (87 years old)
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United Kingdom:
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was Iran's supreme leader who was killed in a joint US-Israeli strike.
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Bangladesh:
No U.S. official has ever had the opportunity to meet with the recently deceased Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
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United States:
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in an Israeli attack aimed at triggering regime change in Iran.
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United States:
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was a top Iranian leader killed by US and Israeli attacks.
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United States:
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei indicated that the fatwa against Salman Rushdie remained in effect.
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Canada:
The war on Iran killed senior leaders, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
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United States:
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is mentioned as Vahidi's predecessor who ordered the murder of protesters to suppress uprisings.
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United States:
The regime in Tehran believes it can outlast Trump, having mobilized public support around the funeral ceremonies for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
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Canada:
A man holds a poster of the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a gathering commemorating him.
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Canada:
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's assassination is seen as a turning point in the regime's cruelty and mass killings.
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