Khamenei
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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Since the death of his father and predecessor in the opening strike of the war, Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has positioned his forces for a bigger fight.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
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
In a sign of Rezaei’s new power, Khamenei also appointed him as his personal representative on the Supreme National Security Council, the body tasked with deciding the most important military and diplomatic matters.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
At the Zurbatiyah crossing, large fans sprayed mist to cool the heat as pilgrims passed portraits of Khamenei, his son and successor Mujtaba, and other slain commanders from Iran's so-called "axis of resistance."
From Barron's ● Aug. 1, 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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