Religious Leader Iranian

Ali Khamenei Deceased

Also known as Khamenei

Ali Khamenei was the Supreme Leader of Iran from 1989 until his death in 2026. Known for his anti-Western ideology, support for regional proxy forces, and hardline opposition to Israel and the United States. Recently, his killing in a U.S.-Israeli strike triggered mass funeral ceremonies across Iran and Iraq, with Iranian officials vowing revenge. Last updated 1 day ago

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Iran’s FM Abbas Araghchi on elimination of Ali Khamenei:

The enemy were aware these meetings were taking place, and that points to the existence of a security breach -- a breach that has probably still not been completely eliminated and ne...

Iran’s FM Abbas Araghchi on elimination of Ali Khamenei:

The enemy were aware these meetings were taking place, and that points to the existence of a security breach -- a breach that has probably still not been completely eliminated and needs to be addressed.

The security services are investigating the matter.

In my opinion, they knew very well that the Supreme Leader is in his office every morning, making that a readily identifiable target.

But they had also realized that a meeting of military commanders was taking place in the adjacent building --or perhaps one or two buildings away--and that is why they chose that particular time to attack.

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Pro-Iranian media reports an Iranian civilian plane landed today at Sana'a international airport, the Houthi-held capital of Yemen. If confirmed, it would be the second Iranian landing there recently. The first came over a week and a half a...

Pro-Iranian media reports an Iranian civilian plane landed today at Sana'a international airport, the Houthi-held capital of Yemen. If confirmed, it would be the second Iranian landing there recently. The first came over a week and a half ago at the start of Ali Khamenei's funeral rites, bringing senior Houthi officials to the funeral and returning wounded and Yemeni citizens stranded abroad. Houthi opposition outlets dispute the latest account, saying the aircraft belonged to the UN and carried officials and humanitarian teams from Djibouti.

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Banner in Gilan province Iran:

“Following Imam (Khamenei’s) order, carrying out retribution against Trump and Netanyahu is the Islamic nation’s highest religious duty.”

Helps you understand where the regime is holding.

Regime supporters have also been calling Ghlaibaf, Aragachi and Pezeshkian traitors for negotiating with the U.S.

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Almost the entire leadership of the Islamic regime was out in the open during Khamenei’s funeral.

The last time Larijani appeared publicly, Israeli intelligence tracked him, and Israel eliminated him days later.

You can best believe Mossad monitored the leadership. President Trump has many options if that scenario arises. This is additional leverage.

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Iranian newspaper Hamshahri published a "hit list" of those it blames for Khamenei's alleged elimination, headlined "The Revenge Is Certain." It cited Mojtaba: "The criminals will take their wish for a peaceful death to the grave."

On the ...

Iranian newspaper Hamshahri published a "hit list" of those it blames for Khamenei's alleged elimination, headlined "The Revenge Is Certain." It cited Mojtaba: "The criminals will take their wish for a peaceful death to the grave."

On the list: PM Netanyahu, President Trump, Defense Minister Israel Katz, IDF Chief Eyal Zamir, FM Gideon Sa'ar, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, War Secretary Pete Hegseth, CENTCOM commander Brad Cooper, U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee, and the leaders of Britain, France, Germany and Italy.

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Khamenei’s burial is tonight. It is the end of an era. Regardless of whether there is a war or not, Iran is entering very shaky territory.

The economy is in shambles, there are serious divisions within the leadership, hardliners do not want Iran to reach a deal with the U.S., and anti regime citizens still want revenge for the January massacres.

The fight over Hormuz will likely continue. Iran is not willing to give up control.

Whatever happens next is very messy.

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I’m not exactly sure how this happened, but it seems that, because of the MOU, the Islamic regime believed it had complete control over the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, the U.S. was escorting commercial ships through the Strait via the Oman...

I’m not exactly sure how this happened, but it seems that, because of the MOU, the Islamic regime believed it had complete control over the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, the U.S. was escorting commercial ships through the Strait via the Omani route. Iran appears to have felt the U.S. was playing them by “giving them control” while continuing to move ships without their approval. They got angry.

Then came Khamenei’s funeral, where the regime once again reminded everyone that the U.S. had just eliminated their “holy” leader. Not long after, they started firing at commercial ships.

It didn’t seem to matter whose ship it was. Saudi, UAE, Qatari. Even if it had been Pakistani, I think they would have fired. They hit at least 3 ships, high chances that number is higher, but the more interesting question is, how many did they miss? How many drones were intercepted?

The U.S. in now furious that Iran fired on commercial shipping. It revoked the sanctions waivers, and I honestly don’t believe this is over. There is a serious dilemma unfolding, and the U.S. is starting to realize that Iran may not be the “new rational regime” it hoped it would be.