On 19 August 2013, the CIA officially acknowledged its role in the coup that removed Iran’s elected Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh. 

History repeating? This is how US engineered Iran’s 1953 coup and why it still matters

At the heart of Iran’s resistance is Khamenei himself, yet very few are aware that the man commanding Iran’s defiance traces his roots back to India.

Iran-Israel War: Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s grandfather was linked to Uttar Pradesh? Here is what we know..

This was his first public statement since Israel carried out strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and killed several senior Iranian commanders and scientists on 12 June.

Israel-Iran war: Khamenei's four-word reply to Trump's 'UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER' warning - What did Iran's Supreme Leader say?

Khamenei's statement comes after US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (17 June) demanded a 'UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER' and claimed that the United States knows the exact location of Khamenei but will not kill him, at least for now.

'US strike will have serious consequences': Khamenei says 'Iran will not surrender' in first address after Israel's strike - Here's what he said

Katz also confirmed that Israel had struck the headquarters of Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB in Tehran the day before. He warned that more sites linked to Iran’s civil regime may be targeted in upcoming operations.

'Remember his fate': Israel warns Khamenei will end up like Saddam Hussein - Who was he and what happened to him?

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has not kept it a secret that he would like Khamenei dead

Israel wants to kill Ali Khamenei but he's survived assassination bids in the past. Who wanted Iran Supreme Leader dead? A profile

The officials, on the condition of anonymity, said that the Israeli forces were planning to kill the Iranian leader, but Trump vetoed it.

Israel tried to kill Iranian leader, but Trump intervened - Here's what Netanyahu said about it

In a video message, Netanyahu said the Israeli Air Force (IAF) had inflicted “serious damage” on Iran’s nuclear programme, claiming the strikes hit both facilities and senior personnel.

‘Very soon, IAF jets over Tehran’: Netanyahu issues fresh WARNING for Iran, says will hit every target of 'Ayatollahs’ regime'

Saudi Arabia Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman is in Tehran, he met Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Thursday. World

Saudi Prince delivers father King Salman's letter to Iran's Khamenei. What does it mean?

World: With radar systems going online, Khamenei's mouthpiece demanding 'bullets in Trump's empty skull' and Tehran sending military warnings, the question is: Is Iran preparing for war with the United States? Middle East

Is Iran preparing for war with the US? Khamenei's mouthpiece calls for ‘bullets in Trump’s skull’ as radar systems go live

World: Repeating his stance on Iran’s nuclear ambitions, Trump added, "We’re down to final moments. We’re at final moments. We can’t let them have a nuclear weapon."

'Final strokes': Trump hints at 'final moments' with Iran after his letter to Khamenei 'gets lost in mail'

Taking to X on Saturday, Khamenei criticised Western backing for certain governments, calling it an illusion, adding, "The support of Western states for countries and governments that are their puppets is a mirage." World

'Today’s Ukraine is yesterday’s Afghan': Did Iran's Khamenei predict US' treatment of Zelensky 3 years back?

Iran on Tuesday (Dec 24) slammed Israel for what it called the country's "brazen admission" of its role in the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and justifying its retaliatory missile strikes.

Iran slams Israel for 'brazen admission' of killing Hamas leader Haniyeh, calls it 'heinous crime'

Iranian Ambassador to United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, described Israel's admission, delivered by Defence Minister Israel Katz, as an unprecedented "brazen" confession of responsibility



Fellow Axis members Hamas and Hezbollah have also suffered heavy losses since the Palestinian militant group attacked Israel on October 7, 2023, sparking war in Gaza and later in Lebanon.



Iran's Khamenei says 'resistance' not over after Assad ouster

Iran's supreme leader said Tuesday that Israel and the United States were "completely wrong" to imagine the Tehran-backed axis of resistance had collapsed with the ouster of Syria's longtime strongman.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday (Nov 28) that Israel would do "everything" to stop Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon after Iran's top diplomat warned it could end its ban on developing one if Western sanctions are reimposed.

Will do everything to prevent Iran from becoming a nuclear power: Netanyahu

Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said on Monday (November 25) that death sentences should be issued against Israeli leaders instead of arrest warrants.

‘Warrant not enough,’ Iran’s Khamenei demands death sentence for Netanyahu, Gallant

An Iranian journalist killed himself reportedly in protest against Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei hours after demanding the release of four political prisoners.

Iranian journalist kills himself in Tehran after demanding release of four prisoners

Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, pledged on Saturday (Nov 2) to retaliate against Israel and the United States for their attacks on Tehran and its allied groups across the region.

Iran’s supreme leader Khamenei vows ‘tooth-breaking’ retaliation against Israel and US for recent attacks

Iran Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei recently opened a Hebrew language account on social media platform X which was suspended after only two posts, as reported by the Jerusalem Post.

X suspends Iran Supreme Leader Khamenei's Hebrew account after two posts, says...

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday (Oct 27) said that the air attack by Israel on Iran was "precise and powerful" and it was able to achieve all its goals.

Netanyahu says Israel’s attack on Iran ‘precise and powerful’, Khamenei gives ‘retaliation-devoid’ reaction

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had a gun by his side when he addressed a public sermon after Friday prayers on October 4, in the wake of Israel's killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Lebanon.

Iran's Khamenei had gun during first public sermon in 5 years slamming Israel. Not for first time

Iran's Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei addressed worshippers in Tehran in a rare public sermon Friday (Oct 4). He had a rifle by his side as he spoke, days after Iran's missile attack on Israel.

Khamenei, in first public address in 5 years, calls missile attack on Israel 'legal and legitimate'