Khamenei

[ khah-muh-ney, kah‐ Persian khah-me-ney ]

/ ˌxɑ məˈneɪ, ˌkɑ‐ Persian ˌxɑ mɛˈneɪ /

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noun

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

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Words nearby Khamenei

Khalkidíki, Khalkís, khalsa, Khama, Khambhat, Khamenei, khamsin, khan, khanate, Khanbalik, khanda

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How to use Khamenei in a sentence

This manufactured dichotomy, where hardliners squared off against so-called reformists, served Khamenei well for over 30 years.
Why Iran’s Elections Are a Critical Turning Point for Khamenei’s Regime|Kasra Aarabi|June 16, 2021|Time
While Khamenei and his hardline followers believe Iran has achieved the first two stages, the third stage of establishing an “Islamic government” remains incomplete.
Why Iran’s Elections Are a Critical Turning Point for Khamenei’s Regime|Kasra Aarabi|June 16, 2021|Time
For Khamenei and his hardline Shia Islamist followers, the revolution which began in 1979 never ended, a concept the West has always struggled to comprehend.
Why Iran’s Elections Are a Critical Turning Point for Khamenei’s Regime|Kasra Aarabi|June 16, 2021|Time
It’s impossible for outsiders to know the state of Khamenei’s health, but he’s now 82 years-old, and he’s been in power since 1989.
Who Will Be Iran's Next President and What Does It Mean for the Region|Ian Bremmer|May 29, 2021|Time

It’s possible that Khamenei is grooming Raisi to succeed him as Supreme Leader.
Who Will Be Iran's Next President and What Does It Mean for the Region|Ian Bremmer|May 29, 2021|Time
He noted that Khamenei had a pre-existing condition, but provided no further details.
Ayatollah Khamenei’s Cancer Scare|IranWire|September 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Khamenei said that negotiations with America had been “useless.”
Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei Says Talks with the U.S. Are Futile|IranWire|August 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Khamenei also said that he trusted the negotiating team and would do everything in his power to help it.
Iran Supreme Leader Spills the Nuke Talk Secrets|IranWire|July 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Last December, Khamenei said publicly he would not interfere in the negotiations and would leave the details to the diplomats.
Iran Supreme Leader Spills the Nuke Talk Secrets|IranWire|July 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“They emphasize Fordo because they cannot get to it,” said Khamenei.
Iran Supreme Leader Spills the Nuke Talk Secrets|IranWire|July 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for Khamenei

Khamenei

/ (ˌxɑməˈnɪ) /

noun

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

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