Ali Hosseini Khamenei[c] (born 19 April 1939) is an Iranian cleric and politician who has served as the second supreme leader of Iran since 1989, and the third president of Iran from 1981 to 1989.

1 day ago · Who is Iran’s supreme leader? Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s rise to power explained amid protests Iran’s supreme leader faces his biggest threat yet after more than three decades in …

3 days ago · Ali Khamenei (b. 1939) has stood at the heart of the Islamic Republic since the 1979 Iranian Revolution, playing a pivotal role in both the militarization of the state and the …

Who is Imam Ali? The ruler whose kindness and generosity are acknowledged by Muslims and non-Muslims. On the occasion of the 42nd anniversary of the Islamic Revolution of Iran, this …

1 day ago · After days of fierce protest, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei accused protesters of trying to “please” President Trump. Iranian authorities signaled further crackdowns on the demonstrations.

Jun 21, 2025 · Nearly a week after Israel's surprise attack on Iran, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Wednesday that Iran will "NOT surrender," as Israel seeks to eliminate its …

Iran's dictator, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, plans to flee to Russia if his security team defects or the army turns against the government as massive protests shut down the country. The 86-year …

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who crushed internal threats repeatedly during more than three decades in power, now faces his greatest challenge yet, the war with Israel.

1 day ago · Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has called for “unity” in the face of “terrorist actions” as mass protests continue to rock the country. In an address broadcast on …

Jun 25, 2025 · Khamenei is only the second supreme leader since Iran's Islamic revolution in 1979. He succeeded the similarly-named but unrelated Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, who had …