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 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 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 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 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. Continue reading
Jan 08 Watch 11:46 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… Continue watching
Aug 03 Watch 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. Continue watching
May 12 Watch 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. Continue watching