Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has categorically rejected a peace negotiation proposal from President Donald Trump, accusing the US of attempting to “bully” Iran into compliance. What Happened: Khamenei dismissed the idea of engaging in dialogues with Washington. He...

Iran recently announced its capacity to develop nuclear weapons and issued a stern warning to the U.S. and Israel, threatening a “tooth-breaking response” to Israel’s latest attack on Iranian military targets. What Happened: Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei,...

John Bolton, a Trump-Era National Security Advisor, has expressed concern over the Biden administration’s handling of Iran’s recent aggressive actions in the Middle East, which he believes endangers American and allied interests. What Happened: Bolton took to X on Monday, to voice his...

In a major escalation of tensions in the Middle East, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei reportedly ordered a direct strike on Israel Wednesday. This move is in retaliation for the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran. What Happened: The order for a direct strike on...

The United States has chosen not to attend a United Nations tribute to the late Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, who lost his life in a helicopter crash earlier this month. What Happened: A US official confirmed on Saturday that the country will not be present at the tribute scheduled for Thursday...

The West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude spot price, as tracked by the United States Oil Fund (NYSE:USO), hovered below $80 a barrel on Monday, remaining relatively stable despite significant geopolitical developments in the Middle East. Indeed, natural gas prices have experienced a substantial...

Editor's note: This story has been updated with additional details. Iranian state news agency IRINN and semi-official news agency Mehr News reported that there were “no survivors” at the crash site of the helicopter carrying President Ebrahim Raisi. What Happened: Raisi, a former...

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi has landed in Pakistan for a three-day official visit, aiming to strengthen the relationship between the two neighboring countries. What Happened: Raisi’s visit to Pakistan comes at a critical time, as the two countries seek to mend their relationship,...

Israel is on high alert for a potential Iranian offensive expected to occur within the next 24 to 48 hours. What Happened: The anticipated Iranian response is in retaliation to an alleged Israeli attack on the Iranian consulate in Damascus, Syria, reported the Wall Street Journal, citing a person...

In a recent development that could escalate tensions in the Middle East, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader, has declared that Israel must face consequences for its actions against the Iranian embassy in Syria. What Happened: Khamenei called for Israel to be punished for its Apr. 1...

Meta Platforms Inc.'s (NASDAQ:META) Oversight Board, on Monday, overturned the social media giant’s decision to remove a post from Facebook that used the slogan “death to Khamenei” to criticize the supreme leader of Iran amid violent protests in the country.  What Happened:...

Russian President Vladimir Putin's first major summit outside the country since Ukraine's invasion ended with an endorsement from Iran for its response to North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and a clash with Turkey over Syria. What Happened: Putin held a summit on Syria...

Brent crude oil continued to climb as the week began and traded at $115.20 at 5:22 GMT on Monday morning, near a nine month high. The commodity was supported by the worsening crisis in Iraq, where the nation's oil supplies looked to be under direct threat. The conflict in Iraq seemed to be...