Also known as: Iran's supreme leader · supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei · Iran's leader
Iran's supreme leader since June 2026, following his father Ali Khamenei's death, issuing confrontational positions on uranium, US blockades, and peace talks.
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Iran denounces 'political pressure' from UN nuclear watchdog By AFP June 07, 2026 03:33 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter File image of Mojtaba Khamenei Audio By Vocalize Iran on Saturday denounced as a "tool …
Iran denounces 'political pressure' from UN nuclear watchdogCitizen Digital
Mojtaba Khamenei: Iran's new supreme leader lurking in the shadows By AFP June 05, 2026 06:22 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Mojtaba Khamenei is said to have close ties with Iran's elite Revolutionary Guar …
Mojtaba Khamenei: Iran's new supreme leader lurking in the shadowsCitizen Digital
… President Donald Trump said Iran has agreed not to have a nuclear weapon and that he would probably meet with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei at some point if things "work out". …
Trump says Iran has agreed to not have a nuclear weaponCitizen Digital
US Secretary of State says Iran's supreme leader alive and 'increasingly engaging' By AFP June 02, 2026 07:04 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter US Secretary of State Marco Rubio testifies during a Senate Fore …
US Secretary of State says Iran's supreme leader alive and 'increasingly engaging'The Standard
Audio By VocalizeAn Iranian man holds an image of current supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei at the Imam Khomeini Mosque (Mosalla) to commemorate those killed in wars, in Tehran on May 24, 2026. …
Pilgrims kick off hajj as war's trajectory hangs in the balanceCitizen Digital
Supreme Leader says enriched uranium must stay in Iran By Reuters May 22, 2026 12:20 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, the second son of late Iran's Supreme Leader …
Supreme Leader says enriched uranium must stay in IranThe Standard
… Tehran's military chief Ali Abdollahi, meanwhile, met the country's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei and received "new directives and guidance for the continuation of operations to confront the enemy", according to Iranian state television. …
Iran responds to US peace proposal as drones hit GulfCitizen Digital
Iran supreme leader calls for economic battle to 'disappoint' enemies By AFP May 02, 2026 06:20 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, the second son of late Iran's Sup …
Iran supreme leader calls for economic battle to 'disappoint' enemiesCitizen Digital
Iran's supreme leader defies US blockade as oil prices soar By AFP May 01, 2026 07:22 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, the second son of late Iran's Supreme Leade …
Iran's supreme leader defies US blockade as oil prices soarThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeA relative and an Israeli soldier comfort the grieving mother of Sergeant Idan Fooks, who was killed in combat in southern Lebanon, during his funeral in Petah Tikva on April 27, 2026. [AFP] Iran's supreme leader declared Thursday that the United States had suffe …
Iran's supreme leader defies US blockade as oil prices soarIran's Deputy Foreign Minister accused the International Atomic Energy Agency of using a technical report about lack of access to Iranian nuclear sites as political pressure, stating the IAEA should refrain from such actions if it wants to support diplomatic solutions. The accusation follows conflicts in which Iranian nuclear sites were bombed repeatedly.
7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister accused the International Atomic Energy Agency of using a technical report about lack of access to Iranian nuclear sites as political pressure, stating the IAEA should refrain from such actions if it wants to support diplomatic solutions. The accusation follows conflicts in which Iranian nuclear sites were bombed repeatedly.
7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mojtaba Khamenei has been appointed Iran's supreme leader following the death of his father Ali Khamenei, who held the post since 1989. Though largely unknown publicly and reportedly wounded in a US-Israeli strike, Mojtaba has issued written messages as leader continuing confrontational ideology toward Israel and the United States.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran has agreed not to have a nuclear weapon and indicated he would probably meet with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei if things "work out." Trump also said he views the Iran war as a success because Iran's military was defeated.
4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei, who has not been seen in public since taking office, is alive and increasingly active. Rubio was testifying before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee as talks on ending the three-month-old war in the Middle East have stalled.
2 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
More than 1.5 million pilgrims arrived in Mecca on Monday for the annual hajj, with the pilgrimage taking place against the backdrop of Middle East conflict and uncertainty over US-Iran ceasefire negotiations. Saudi officials reported that more international pilgrims participated this year than in 2025, despite the ongoing regional tensions.
25 May 2026 · The Standard →
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has directed that the country's near-weapons-grade uranium should not be sent abroad, hardening Tehran's stance against a key U.S. demand in peace talks and contradicting U.S. President Donald Trump's assertion that the United States will not allow Iran to retain its highly enriched uranium stockpile.
22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Iran delivered a response to Washington's peace proposal to Pakistani mediators, focusing on ending the war on all fronts, especially in Lebanon, and ensuring shipping security. The response came as drones threatened Gulf targets on Sunday, including a strike that damaged a freighter heading to Qatar, and amid Tehran's warnings against retaliation for any new US strikes.
10 May 2026 · The Standard →
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei called for economic and cultural "jihad" to defeat enemies, urging Iranians to consume domestic goods and businesses to avoid layoffs as US port blockades and inflation exceed 50 percent strain the economy.
2 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei declared that the United States suffered a "disgraceful defeat" in its plans, rejecting President Trump's warning of a prolonged US naval blockade. Khamenei said Iran now controls shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and predicted a future for the Persian Gulf without US interference.
1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei declared in a written statement that the United States had suffered a shameful defeat, defying Trump's threat of a months-long naval blockade. Khamenei asserted Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz and claimed any maritime blockade would violate international law and fail.
30 April 2026 · The Standard →