Khamenei

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has commanded Iranian forces to launch a «direct» attack against Israel, according to a report Wednesday. Three Iranian officials confirmed the situation to The New York Times. …

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has led prayers at a memorial ceremony for late President Ebrahim Raisi and his entourage, who died in a helicopter crash. “Oh Allah, we …

In response, Israel threatens a direct attack if Iran uses its own territory to retaliate. Iran’s supreme leader has condemned Israel and the West over “crimes” in Gaza during Ramadan …

The attack and rhetoric raise concern that Israel’s war in Gaza threatens to escalate major conflict across the region. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has promised revenge for an Israeli air raid …