Iranian media reported Ahmad Alamolhoda, a member of Iran’s Assembly of Experts, as saying that the election for the next leader has been held and the leader has been elected. He said that now all depends on the head of the Secretariat of the Assembly of Experts, Hosseini Bushehri.

Israel’s military warns it will ‘pursue’ Iran’s next supreme leader, successors

Israel counters Iran’s low-cost Shahed-136 drone swarms using a sophisticated multi-layered defence network. The strategy combines the Iron Dome, fighter jets, electronic jamming, and the new Iron Beam laser system. While the drones are cheap, Israel’s focus is on closing the cost gap.

'Iran vs Israel': How will Israel defend itself against Iran's low-cost Shahed-136 drone swarms?

 The US AIM-260 JATM outperforms Iran's Fakour-90 with superior guidance, stealth compatibility, and agility. While both reach Mach 5, the American missile offers a tactical edge in modern combat scenarios.

US AIM-260 vs Iran’s Fakour-90: Which long-range air-to-air missile is faster?

Iran uses a mix of Russian S-300s and local Bavar-373 systems to guard its airspace. While capable against jets, detecting advanced Israeli stealth drones remains a complex challenge due to radar gaps.

Can Iran’s defence systems stop Israeli drones? How effective would they be in case of war?

Donald Trump’s comments targeting Iran’s supreme leader came on Saturday shortly after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s X account posted a series of hostile messages, accusing the US president of being responsible for deadly violence and unrest in Iran.

‘It’s time to look for new leadership in Iran,’ says Trump, calls Khamenei a ‘sick man’

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s combative tone was in contrast to US President Donald Trump’s conciliatory note, as he publicly thanked Iran’s leaders for not carrying out mass executions of detained protesters.

Khamenei calls Trump a ‘criminal,’ blames him for slander, casualties and damage during protests

Iran has accused the United States of trying to engineer a pretext for military intervention by fuelling unrest and pushing for regime change. Here's what Tehran said.

Iran accuses US of plotting 'regime change' after Trump tells protesters, 'HELP IS ON ITS WAY'

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader, relies on a tight-knit circle of advisors, family members, and clerics known as the ‘Beit-e Rahbari’ (Office of the Leader). His son Mojtaba, Chief of Staff Golpayegani, and advisors like Velayati and Haghanian form the powerful ‘Beit’. 

‘Closest associates of Iran’s supreme leader’: 5 people who influence Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Referring to the huge crowds hitting the streets in Iran as protests in the Islamic Republic entered the 12th day, President Donald Trump said the massive turnout at the demonstrations shows that the enthusiasm to overturn the current regime in Iran is incredible. 

‘Khamenei is looking to go someplace,’ says Trump as protests intensify in Iran

Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei rejected nuclear talks with the US, calling them pointless. He defended 60% enrichment, denied weapons intent, while UNGA saw Trump vow Iran would “never” get nuclear arms.

'Sheer dead end': Khamenei REJECTS talks with US over nuclear program, says will not 'surrender to pressure'

Dressed in traditional black mourning robes, the 86-year-old leader was seen on state television greeting a large crowd at the Imam Khomeini Mosque, where Shia Muslims were marking the martyrdom of Prophet Mohammed's grandson Imam Hussein.

Where was Khamenei hiding? Iran's Supreme Leader makes public appearance days after 12-day war with Israel

"I was waking up when my entire room collapsed and a lot of debris fell on me,” he said. “I was under the rubble for 3 hours. I did my morning prayer under the rubble.”

'Under rubble for 3 hours': Khamenei's top advisor, once presumed dead, recounts surviving Israeli airstrike

Slamming Trump, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on X said that if the President of the United States (POTUS) was "genuine" about wanting a deal, he should "put aside" his "disrespectful and unacceptable tone".

Iran slams Trump's 'ugly and ignominious death' remark on Khamenei, says Israel had to ‘run to daddy’

In a post on X, Khamenei claimed Iran attacked and inflicted damage on the Al-Udeid Air Base, warning the US, that such an action "can be repeated in the future too, and America will definitely pay a heavy price. 

'Heavy slap to US's face': Iranian Leader Khamenei says America 'achieved nothing' as he claims damage to Al-Udeid Air Base

Iranian people have been celebrating what they call their country's victory in the war with Israel, but Khamenei has still yet to address the nation.

Where is Ayatollah Khamenei? Iranian supreme leader not seen in public for days- Here's what his official has to say

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According to a report, Khamenei has been relocated to an underground bunker and has transferred key authority the Iranian military including IRGC

Khamenei hands power to IRGC - BUT can he? Who can takeover after Supreme Leader | Constitutional deets, hierarchies EXPLAINED

At 86, Khamenei commands every lever of Iranian power. He commands the Iranian armed forces, appoints heads of the judiciary, state media as well as the key security agencies of the country. 

Power, money, and a passion for Victor Hugo: 6 facts about Iran’s elusive leader Ayatollah Khamenei

Several old post of Supreme leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has surfaced on social media showing liberal and feminist tone supporting for women’s rights.

'Women are stronger than men': Khamenei’s old posts go viral amid Israel-Iran tensions

“We are capable of eliminating the Iranian nuclear threat, and Tehran will not obtain a nuclear weapon,” Netanyahu said.

'No one is immune': Netanyahu hints at eliminating Khamenei, vows 'Tehran won't obtain a nuclear weapon'

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..

Media groups based abroad, several of them run by exiles, dissidents and activists, as well as international broadcasters, are countering Iranian propaganda. 

Propaganda war: How foreign-backed Iranian media fight against Iran, which virtually controls its press

Netanyahu said that he believes the conflict will mark a turning point in the region. He said, “We’re going to see a different Middle East, a reality we haven’t seen until now.”

‘It’s either us or them’: Netanyahu says Israel-Iran conflict will bring ‘a different Middle East’

Trump’s comments came shortly after he declared that the US had achieved “complete and total control” of Iranian airspace, hinting that the US might become more directly involved in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran.

'Not going to kill Khamenei, for now': Trump warns US knows where Iran’s Supreme Leader is hiding