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Khamenei

American

[khah-muh-ney, kah‑, khah-me-ney] / ˌxɑ məˈneɪ, ˌkɑ‑, ˌxɑ mɛˈneɪ /

noun

Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Hosseini, born 1939, chief Islamic leader of Iran since 1989.

Khamenei British

/ ˌxɑməˈnɪ /

noun

Ayatollah Seyed Ali (ˈseɪjət). born 1940, Iranian political and religious leader: president (1981–89); supreme leader from 1989

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His remarks come weeks after Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said he had approved the deal to end the war despite having "different views".

From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026

Possibly for this reason, Vahidi kept a very low profile in the war, making his first public appearance during the funerals of Ali Khamenei in July.

From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026

It marked the most significant government reshuffle under Khamenei, who hasn’t been seen in public since the war began.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026

Raisi was once a potential successor to Khamenei, whereas Mr. Pezeshkian was merely a safe pair of hands.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026

Ayatollah Khamenei was Iran’s Supreme Cleric: the absolute religious and governmental authority.

From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram

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