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  Iranian leader Khamenei rules out nuclear talks with US: 'Cannot negotiate with such a party...'

  World | September 25, 2025 7:56 IST

  Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has once again refused negotiations with the United States over the nuclear programme, describing them as a "sheer dead end." His remarks came during the UNGA where European nations pressed Iran to resume direct talks and meet international obligations.

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  Iran's supreme leader Khamenei makes first public appearance since Iran-Israel war began

  World | July 06, 2025 9:48 IST

  State-run television showed Khamenei entering the ceremony hall, waving and nodding at a chanting crowd before taking his seat. There was no immediate statement made by him during the event.

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  Israel-Iran conflict: Khamenei breaks silence, says Israel will be punished, no mention of US

  World | June 23, 2025 13:55 IST

  Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issued his first statement since the nuclear site attack, referring Israel as the "Zionist enemy", he said Tel Aviv committed a grave crime.

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  Khamenei names three successors from bunker amid Iran-Israel conflict, excludes son Mojtaba: Report

  World | June 22, 2025 7:55 IST

  Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has reportedly named three clerics as potential successors amid fears for his safety during the ongoing conflict with Israel. The list notably excludes his son Mojtaba Khamenei, who had long been speculated as a likely heir.

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  Khamenei warns Israel of 'dire consequences', sends out strong message to US over military threats

  World | June 18, 2025 18:07 IST

  Declaring that Iran would not surrender under pressure, Khamenei accused Israel of committing a "grave mistake" in its recent actions, vowing that Tel Aviv would be "punished" for its aggression.

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  Iran-Israel conflict: Khamenei says battle begins after Trump's threat, transfers powers to military

  World | June 18, 2025 12:01 IST

  Khamenei announcement came after President Donald Trump stated that the US knows where the Iran's supreme leader is hiding amid the Iran-Israel conflict

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  Setback for Pakistan as Iran offers measured response after Shehbaz Sharif brings India in talks

  World | May 27, 2025 12:33 IST

  Pakistan's Prime Minister flew from Turkiye to the Iranian capital, where President Masoud Pezeshkian received him at the Saadabad Palace.

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  'Neither radically optimistic, nor...': Iranian supreme leader's first reaction after talks with US

  World | April 15, 2025 18:23 IST

  The first round of talks between Washington and Tehran took place on Saturday in Muscat, Oman, where the officials from both countries exchanged messages indirectly. While Trump described talks to be 'direct', the Iranian side called negotiations 'indirect'.

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  As Trump threatens to 'take over' Gaza, Iran's supreme leader Khamenei meets Hamas top brass

  World | February 08, 2025 21:11 IST

  Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei congratulated Hamas leaders for 'defeating the Zionist regime', as he added that the militant group did not allow Israel and the US to reach their goals.

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  Ayatollah Khamenei's Hebrew language X account suspended over threatening post against Israel

  World | October 28, 2024 9:26 IST

  The posts from the new Hebrew language X account of Iran's Supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei came after Isarel launched over 100 missiles attacking Iranian military targets.

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  Iran attacks Israel: Ayatollah Ali Khamenei threatens 'stronger attacks' after launching missiles

  News | October 02, 2024 18:54 IST

  Iran Attacks Israel: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, reacting for the first time after launching over 200 missiles at Israel, threatened the blows of the uprising front will become stronger.

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  US expresses condolences for death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi

  World | May 20, 2024 23:56 IST

  The United States extended official condolences on Monday for the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash. The State Department emphasized support for the Iranian people during this transition.

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  Iran's top authority Ayatollah Ali Khamenei hails Hamas' attack

  News | October 11, 2023 17:08 IST

  ran's top authority Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has hailed Hamas' attack on Israel and backed Palestine. However, on October 10 Ayatollah Khamenei said that Tehran had not been involved in the Hamas attack.

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  Khamenei bans import of COVID-19 vaccines from US, UK

  World | January 09, 2021 11:44 IST

  The Supreme Leader also praised the Iranian Covid-19 vaccine now at the human trial stage as a "source of pride" for the country, and voiced hope that other vaccine projects will be developed and improved in the future in the country.

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  Satellite images show damage to Al Assad Air Base post Iran rocket attacks

  World | January 09, 2020 10:11 IST

  Satellite images of Ain Al Assad Air Base in Iraq show damage to the air bases housing US troops after Iran's missile attack in retaliation to the killing of its top general in a US airstrike.

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  Khamenei opens NAM summit, Iran will not abandon N-program

  World | August 30, 2012 14:53 IST

  Tehran, Aug 30 : Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei  today said, his country has never pursued nuclear weapons but it will not abandon its controversial nuclear program.Ayatollah Ali Khamenei opened the summit of the

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  Khamenei remembers Gandhi-Nehru in his meeting with PM

  World | August 30, 2012 10:59 IST

  Tehran, Aug 30:  Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Wednesday  fondly remembered Mahatma Gandhi and Indian premier Jawaharlal Nehru in his first-ever interaction with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh here.  Official sources privy to the

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  Khamenei Backs Revolts, Accuses Obama Of Lying

  World | March 22, 2011 10:12 IST

  Tehran, Mar 21 :  Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei used his new year's message today to slam the military intervention in Libya, back regional revolts, and accuse US President Barack Obama of lying."The US