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FILE PHOTO: Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during a meeting in Tehran

World Jun 17

Trump says the U.S. knows where Iran’s Khamenei is hiding but says he’s safe ‘for now’

By Aamer Madhani, Chris Megerian, Associated Press

World May 20

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during a meeting in Tehran
Iran’s supreme leader rejects U.S. criticism of nuclear program

Khamenei's remarks came as indirect talks between Iran and the U.S. reportedly continue, though he expressed doubt about their outcome.

By Associated Press

World Mar 08

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during a meeting in Tehran
Iran’s supreme leader rejects talks after Trump sends letter seeking new nuclear deal

Speaking to a group of officials on Saturday, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said he rejects a push for talks by a “bullying government” because they would be aimed at imposing restrictions on Iranian missile range and its influence in the…

By Associated Press

Politics Mar 07

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during a meeting with defence industry experts in Tehran
Trump sends letter to Iran’s supreme leader amid tensions over country’s nuclear program

Trump's overture comes as both Israel and the United States have warned they will never let Iran acquire a nuclear weapon, leading to fears of a military confrontation as Tehran enriches uranium at near weapons-grade levels — something only sought…

By Jon Gambrell, Will Weissert, Associated Press

World Nov 02

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during a meeting in Tehran
Iran’s supreme leader threatens ‘a crushing response’ to Israel’s retaliatory attack

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei spoke as Iranian officials are increasingly threatening to launch yet another strike against Israel after its Oct. 26 attack on the Islamic Republic that targeted military bases and other locations and killed at least five people.

By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press

Aug 27

Iran’s supreme leader open to new negotiations with U.S. on Tehran’s nuclear weapons program

By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei told its civilian government on Tuesday that there was "no harm" in engaging with its "enemy." Khamenei's remarks set clear red lines for any talks taking place under the government of reformist President Masoud Pezeshkian.

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Jan 08

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After missile strikes on Iraqi bases, U.S. and Iran both appear to de-escalate

President Trump says Iran is “standing down” after firing missiles at Iraqi bases housing U.S. troops -- but causing no casualties. But Iran says its goal is to see U.S. forces leave the Middle East. The Carnegie Endowment for International…

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Aug 03

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Trial of Protesters Proceeds as Ahmadinejad Endorsed in Iran

Political unrest continued in Iran Monday as the government pressed ahead with a mass trial of opposition supporters and President Ahmadinejad was endorsed by the supreme leader.

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May 12

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Mystery Surrounds Iran’s Motives for Releasing Journalist

The day after the release of U.S. journalist Roxana Saberi, who was jailed for months, analysts examine what Tehran's motives might be in ending the dispute over her case.

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