Ali Khamenei

How to Accomplish U.S. Objectives in Iran

North Korea revised its constitution to require a nuclear strike if leader Kim Jong-un is killed or incapacitated by a foreign adversary.

Iran assumed control of Strait of Hormuz passage in 2026 following military escalation, establishing selective transit permissions and transforming the critical chokepoint from open waterway to managed corridor, disrupting approximately 20 million barrels daily of global oil and LNG trade with no viable alternatives available.

On day 75 of the Middle East conflict, the US and Israel intensified military operations against Iran while Trump warned of a ceasefire collapse and promised total victory, raising global concerns about regional escalation amid stalled peace negotiations.

North Korea constitutionally authorized automatic nuclear strikes if Kim Jong-un is killed or its command system attacked, reflecting fears of leadership assassination following Iran's recent experience and escalating regional tensions significantly.

US enforces Hormuz blockade amid escalating tensions with Iran

Iran's draft proposal for U.S. talks demands ending war, removing sanctions, lifting naval blockade

North Korea amended its constitution in March to authorize automatic nuclear strikes if Kim Jong-un is assassinated by foreign attack, prompted by Iran's leadership targeting and reflecting escalating security concerns over leadership vulnerability.

Iran submitted its formal peace response to the United States through Pakistani mediation, marking a critical diplomatic step amid escalating Middle East tensions, while hardline Iranian officials simultaneously issued warnings about American overreach and military preparedness.

Iran reveals Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was injured in a strike that killed his father.

Trump announces Iran ceasefire extension but says blockade remains

Hezbollah launches missiles at an Israeli military base in response to alleged ceasefire violations.

In rare interview, top Hezbollah leader rejects disarmament, calls for Israeli withdrawal

Iran-UAE Tensions Explode Into Military Conflict After Qeshm Strike

Israel's attacks and pressure on Lebanon are sowing division and internal tensions.

Iranian President Pezeshkian met with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, who has been unseen publicly since his appointment.

Iran's president met with new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei in a two-and-a-half-hour meeting, marking their first reported in-person encounter.

Following US-Iranian military escalation in February 2026, major defense contractors Lockheed Martin and RTX surged 3-5% as investors sought safety, while global defense spending reached $2.63 trillion amid persistent geopolitical tensions and NATO's strengthened military commitments.

Amid escalating US military deployments to the Middle East, the Trump administration pursues dual-track strategy with Iran: nuclear diplomacy in Oman negotiations while positioning over 50 fighter jets, two carriers, and advanced strike capabilities, threatening military action if Tehran refuses to halt uranium enrichment and dismantle its nuclear program.

After losing military capabilities in 2026 conflict, Iran shifted to controlling the Strait of Hormuz, which handles 20% of global oil, as leverage; analysts note this strategy is self-defeating since Iran depends heavily on the waterway itself.

Oil Up, Stocks Down: Iran’s Guards Sense They Can Outlast Trump

Iran claims supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei has recovered from a minor scratch behind his ear.

Iran deployed submarines in the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating U.S. tensions, potentially threatening global oil shipments through this critical chokepoint that handles approximately one-third of the world's maritime petroleum trade.

President Trump stated the US monitors buried Iranian enriched uranium and threatens military action if accessed, claiming Iran is "militarily defeated" while pursuing additional targets as peace negotiations continue between Washington and Tehran.

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is recovering from injuries sustained during a February 28 US-Israeli strike that killed his father and damaged Tehran's leadership compound, an Iranian official confirmed, marking the first public health disclosure.

Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei sustained kneecap and lower back injuries during a February 28 US-Israeli attack that killed his father, though officials confirm he remains in full health and will address the public when appropriate.

Iran's new supreme leader is missing and silent on ongoing negotiations due to severe injuries.

North Korea constitutionally mandated automatic nuclear retaliation if leader Kim Jong-un is assassinated, reportedly responding to Iran's Supreme Leader's killing by US-Israeli strikes and viewing the decapitation attack as a strategic threat model.

On day 71 of the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict, the U.S. Navy disabled two Iranian oil tankers while ceasefire negotiations continue, escalating regional tensions amid broader geopolitical competition over Middle Eastern strategic interests and resources.

Israel’s attacks and pressure sowing seeds for division in tense Lebanon

On day 70 of the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict, Trump threatened Iran with additional attacks unless it quickly accepts a peace deal, while three American vessels navigated the Strait of Hormuz amid regional tensions and potential ceasefire negotiations.

Vladimir Putin Is Much Weaker Than You Think

The US awaits Iran's response to its latest proposed deal to end the Middle East war.

Iran's president met with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, discussing national unity and cooperation.

On day 76 of escalating military conflict, the United States and Israel conducted large-scale operations against Iranian targets while tensions peaked over failed peace negotiations, fuel prices spiked inflation to three-year highs, and global concern grew regarding potential regional expansion.

Iran's 2026 war defeat, which killed Supreme Leader Khamenei, accelerated nuclear weaponization consideration as conventional defenses failed against U.S.-Israeli strikes on fortified sites, prompting Tehran to weigh full weaponization, diplomacy, or asymmetric deterrence amid regional proliferation risks.

The U.S. and Israel launched Operation Epic Fury against Iran on February 28, killing Iran's Supreme Leader and triggering retaliatory strikes that displaced millions across the Middle East, escalating nuclear tensions and creating economic impacts including rising gas prices for Americans.

Iran expands operational definition of Strait of Hormuz

Iran responded to the American peace proposal with conditions Trump deemed unacceptable, while Britain and France coordinated military deployments to secure the Strait of Hormuz on the war's 72nd day.

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Mojtaba Khamenei meets Iran's military head, issuing new directives after being unseen since March.

North Korea constitutionally mandated automatic nuclear retaliation if leader Kim Jong-un is killed or incapacitated, responding to Iran's leadership losses in recent US-Israeli strikes and signaling heightened security concerns over potential decapitation attacks.

North Korea revised its constitution in March to mandate automatic nuclear strikes if leader Kim Jong Un is assassinated, escalating deterrence amid global tensions and reflecting Pyongyang's hardened stance on security and inter-Korean relations.

Why Yemen’s Houthis are hesitating to join Iran war, for now

Iranian ultra-hardliners mobilize against US nuclear talks, demanding victory over Washington.

Iran claims Mojtaba Khamenei is recovering well after being knocked down by a US blast.

JD Vance says Iran would be ‘dumb’ to let talks collapse over Lebanon

US and Iran exchange fire in the Strait of Hormuz, straining a fragile ceasefire.

Iranian President Pezeshkian met with Supreme Leader Khamenei for two and a half hours, emphasizing their deep dialogue and trust, as Tehran delays responding to Washington's fourteen-point ceasefire proposal amid ongoing US-Iran tensions.

Iran's President Pezeshkian met with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, who has been absent from public since his appointment.