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Ali Khamenei

The latest news on Ali Khamenei, Iranian cleric, politician and Second Supreme leader of Iran, including Iranian political news and updates.

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19 Apr 1939

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Supreme Leader of Iran

A visitor walks past a cartoon of Donald Trump holding a man wrapped in a taco at an exhibition at the Caricature Museum in Mexico City in November 2016. Photo: AP

US, Israel war on Iran

Will Trump ‘Taco’ on Iran? Analysts say he’s looking for a way out

High oil prices and voter anger could be prompting the US president’s comments that the war could end soon.

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US, Israel war on Iran

Iran war: Trump warns against mining waters, Hegseth vows ‘intense’ US attacks

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Iran

Why China sees stability in hardliner Mojtaba Khamenei’s rise to lead Iran

10 Mar 2026 - 9:39PMvideocam

US, Israel war on Iran

Nearly 500 dead in Lebanon from Israeli offensive against Hezbollah

As the death toll rises by 100 a day, the Lebanese president proposes a truce with Israel, saying Hezbollah is pushing Lebanon into ‘chaos’.

10 Mar 2026 - 9:13PMvideocam

Members of the Lebanese Civil Defence inspect a damaged building after an Israeli strike on Beirut’s southern suburbs. Photo: Reuters

US, Israel war on Iran

Why has the US-Israeli war on Iran left Brics speechless?

As Tehran retaliates against its Gulf neighbours, the newly expanded bloc built for trade is discovering the limits of its own unity.

10 Mar 2026 - 3:32PM

US, Israel war on Iran

Australia grants asylum to 5 Iranian women footballers after anthem controversy

Some players did not sing their country’s national anthem before a match, sparking fears they might face trouble back home.

10 Mar 2026 - 12:03PM

US, Israel war on Iran

Video shows apparent US strike as Trump blames Iran for school massacre

Footage of a cruise missile hitting near Minab would appear to contradict Trump’s claims of Iranian culpability.

10 Mar 2026 - 10:26AMvideocam

A still image from video shows what appears to be a US Tomahawk missile hitting near the Shajareh Tayyebeh girls’ school in Minab, Iran. Photo: MEHR NEWS via Reuters

Energy

Oil above US$100 may persist as Goldman warns rally not over

Investors brace for prolonged disruption after Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz, sending crude to levels unseen since the 2022 energy shock.

9 Mar 2026 - 7:20PM

US, Israel war on Iran

Where things stand after another weekend of war in the Middle East

As Mojtaba Khamenei takes the helm in Tehran, regional casualties climb and oil prices surge in a conflict that enters its 10th day on Monday.

9 Mar 2026 - 8:13PMvideocam

Iran

Video | Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s new supreme leader

The 56-year-old will succeed his father Ali Khamenei, who was killed by US-Israeli air strikes on Iran.

9 Mar 2026 - 9:46AM

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Middle East

Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s new supreme leader?

A power broker with deep Revolutionary Guard ties, the 56-year-old cleric takes command of a nation under fire after a week of devastating air strikes.

9 Mar 2026 - 7:54PMvideocam

A picture of Iran’s new Supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei displayed on a screen in Tehran. Photo: West Asia News Agency via Reuters

US, Israel war on Iran

Iran names new supreme leader as oil surges above US$100 a barrel

Son of Khamenei named supreme leader as the Middle East conflict drives up global energy prices and snarls air travel.

9 Mar 2026 - 7:57PMvideocam

China’s private sector

From oil to saffron: how US-Iran conflict is rattling Chinese retail investors

Retail investors on Chinese platforms probe companies about supply-chain risks and opportunities as tensions escalate in the Middle East.

8 Mar 2026 - 8:27PM

Middle East

Israel says 5 Iran Guards killed in Beirut hotel strike

‘There is no safe place for the Iranian axis of evil … in the Middle East – not in Beirut, not anywhere else, said Israel’s military chief.

9 Mar 2026 - 5:23AMvideocam

First responders gather at a Ramada hotel that was targeted by an Israeli strike, in Beirut’s seaside Raouche area on Sunday. Photo: AFP

US, Israel war on Iran

What do we know about the Ayatollah’s killing one week on?

As the US and Israel continue to pound Iran, details have emerged on how intelligence services went about setting up their attack.

7 Mar 2026 - 11:48PMvideocam

Iranian medical staff hold posters of slain Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in front of the destroyed Gandhi Hospital in Tehran on Saturday. Photo: AFP

Hong Kong police

Hong Kong police step up security at consulates of nations in Middle East conflict

Source says officers have increased patrols at the consulates as precaution since the outbreak of US-Israeli war against Iran.

7 Mar 2026 - 7:05PM

US, Israel war on Iran

Trump calls Iran ‘loser’ after president apologises for strikes on neighbours

Although Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran would halt attacks on regional nations, intense fire has still been targeting Gulf states.

7 Mar 2026 - 10:36PMvideocam

US, Israel war on Iran

Trump’s ‘feeling’-driven Iran war cops criticism for ‘arrogant’ messaging

The conflict started by the US president lacks clear rationale, stoking public opposition and economic concerns amid rising fuel prices.

7 Mar 2026 - 3:53PMvideocam

Smoke rises after an Iranian drone was intercepted over the Bahrain Financial Harbour towers in Manama on Saturday. Photo: Reuters

South Korea

Seoul’s missile shield vs Iranian barrage: the fight to protect UAE’s skies

Abu Dhabi wants faster Cheongung-II missile battery deliveries from Seoul amid 96 per cent interception success against Iranian attacks.

7 Mar 2026 - 3:15PMvideocam

Australia

Opinion | Australia needs to make its stance on the Iran attacks known

By refusing to condemn these legally baseless strikes, the Albanese government risks choosing ‘might is right’ over the UN Charter.

7 Mar 2026 - 12:00PMvideocam

US, Israel war on Iran

Iran damage report: who and what has been targeted in US-Israel strikes?

The US says it has hit more than 2,000 targets in less than a week, while Israel says it has hit hundreds of sites across the country.

6 Mar 2026 - 10:36AM

A capsized ship at the Konarak Naval Base in Iran. Photo: Vantor via Reuters

US, Israel war on Iran

Trump demands Iran forces surrender or die, wants say on next leader

US president dismisses Khamenei’s son as a ‘lightweight’ and orders Iranian forces to lay down arms or face ‘guaranteed death’.

6 Mar 2026 - 5:40PMvideocam

US President Donald Trump at the White House on Sunday. Photo: AP

US, Israel war on Iran

European states move to secure Red Sea navigation, protect Cyprus

Italy, ‌Spain, France and the Netherlands will send naval assets to protect Cyprus in the coming days.

5 Mar 2026 - 11:40PMvideocam

US, Israel war on Iran

A guide to how the Iran war has ricocheted across the Middle East and beyond

From sunken warships to closed airspaces, here is a country-by-country breakdown of the conflict’s impact so far.

5 Mar 2026 - 10:01AMvideocam

Pakistan

US pulls diplomatic staff from Pakistan amid pro-Iran protests

The State Department ordered non-emergency employees and their family at consulates in Lahore and Karachi to leave due to ‘safety risks’.

5 Mar 2026 - 9:13AM

Pakistani security officers stand guard at the entrance to the US consulate in Karachi on Wednesday. Photo: EPA

US, Israel war on Iran

US Senate rejects bid to curb Trump’s Iran war powers despite growing concerns

The bipartisan resolution, which failed by 52-47 votes, was aimed at stifling Donald Trump’s authority to continue military strikes on Iran.

6 Mar 2026 - 7:56AMvideocam

Democrat senator Tim Kaine, one of the lawmakers who introduced the Senate resolution, claimed US President Donald Trump had dragged the US into “unnecessary forever wars”. Photo: Getty Images via AFP

US-China relations

Is the US in decline? After Iran strikes, maybe not, Chinese analysts say

The popular idea in China that American strength is waning may need a rethink, observers say.

4 Mar 2026 - 11:59PMvideocam

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US-China relations

Khamenei’s fall exposes China’s military AI lag versus US: Beijing adviser

Zheng Yongnian cites precision strikes on Iran and earlier Venezuela raid to warn about risks posed by deep AI integration in US military.

4 Mar 2026 - 11:01PMvideocam

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Ali Khamenei

Will Trump ‘Taco’ on Iran? Analysts say he’s looking for a way out

High oil prices and voter anger could be prompting the US president’s comments that the war could end soon.

Iran war: Trump warns against mining waters, Hegseth vows ‘intense’ US attacks

Why China sees stability in hardliner Mojtaba Khamenei’s rise to lead Iran

Nearly 500 dead in Lebanon from Israeli offensive against Hezbollah

As the death toll rises by 100 a day, the Lebanese president proposes a truce with Israel, saying Hezbollah is pushing Lebanon into ‘chaos’.

Why has the US-Israeli war on Iran left Brics speechless?

As Tehran retaliates against its Gulf neighbours, the newly expanded bloc built for trade is discovering the limits of its own unity.

Australia grants asylum to 5 Iranian women footballers after anthem controversy

Some players did not sing their country’s national anthem before a match, sparking fears they might face trouble back home.

Video shows apparent US strike as Trump blames Iran for school massacre

Footage of a cruise missile hitting near Minab would appear to contradict Trump’s claims of Iranian culpability.

Oil above US$100 may persist as Goldman warns rally not over

Investors brace for prolonged disruption after Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz, sending crude to levels unseen since the 2022 energy shock.

Where things stand after another weekend of war in the Middle East

As Mojtaba Khamenei takes the helm in Tehran, regional casualties climb and oil prices surge in a conflict that enters its 10th day on Monday.

.css-rcruog{color:#C79A00;}Video | Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s new supreme leader

The 56-year-old will succeed his father Ali Khamenei, who was killed by US-Israeli air strikes on Iran.

Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s new supreme leader?

A power broker with deep Revolutionary Guard ties, the 56-year-old cleric takes command of a nation under fire after a week of devastating air strikes.

Iran names new supreme leader as oil surges above US$100 a barrel

Son of Khamenei named supreme leader as the Middle East conflict drives up global energy prices and snarls air travel.

From oil to saffron: how US-Iran conflict is rattling Chinese retail investors

Retail investors on Chinese platforms probe companies about supply-chain risks and opportunities as tensions escalate in the Middle East.

Israel says 5 Iran Guards killed in Beirut hotel strike

‘There is no safe place for the Iranian axis of evil … in the Middle East – not in Beirut, not anywhere else, said Israel’s military chief.

What do we know about the Ayatollah’s killing one week on?

As the US and Israel continue to pound Iran, details have emerged on how intelligence services went about setting up their attack.

Hong Kong police step up security at consulates of nations in Middle East conflict

Source says officers have increased patrols at the consulates as precaution since the outbreak of US-Israeli war against Iran.

Trump calls Iran ‘loser’ after president apologises for strikes on neighbours

Although Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran would halt attacks on regional nations, intense fire has still been targeting Gulf states.

Trump’s ‘feeling’-driven Iran war cops criticism for ‘arrogant’ messaging

The conflict started by the US president lacks clear rationale, stoking public opposition and economic concerns amid rising fuel prices.

Seoul’s missile shield vs Iranian barrage: the fight to protect UAE’s skies

Abu Dhabi wants faster Cheongung-II missile battery deliveries from Seoul amid 96 per cent interception success against Iranian attacks.

.css-1m2rp1p{color:#34b8b5;}Opinion | Australia needs to make its stance on the Iran attacks known

By refusing to condemn these legally baseless strikes, the Albanese government risks choosing ‘might is right’ over the UN Charter.

Iran damage report: who and what has been targeted in US-Israel strikes?

The US says it has hit more than 2,000 targets in less than a week, while Israel says it has hit hundreds of sites across the country.

Trump demands Iran forces surrender or die, wants say on next leader

US president dismisses Khamenei’s son as a ‘lightweight’ and orders Iranian forces to lay down arms or face ‘guaranteed death’.

European states move to secure Red Sea navigation, protect Cyprus

Italy, ‌Spain, France and the Netherlands will send naval assets to protect Cyprus in the coming days.

A guide to how the Iran war has ricocheted across the Middle East and beyond

From sunken warships to closed airspaces, here is a country-by-country breakdown of the conflict’s impact so far.

US pulls diplomatic staff from Pakistan amid pro-Iran protests

The State Department ordered non-emergency employees and their family at consulates in Lahore and Karachi to leave due to ‘safety risks’.

US Senate rejects bid to curb Trump’s Iran war powers despite growing concerns

The bipartisan resolution, which failed by 52-47 votes, was aimed at stifling Donald Trump’s authority to continue military strikes on Iran.

Is the US in decline? After Iran strikes, maybe not, Chinese analysts say

The popular idea in China that American strength is waning may need a rethink, observers say.

Khamenei’s fall exposes China’s military AI lag versus US: Beijing adviser

Zheng Yongnian cites precision strikes on Iran and earlier Venezuela raid to warn about risks posed by deep AI integration in US military.

Video | Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s new supreme leader

Opinion | Australia needs to make its stance on the Iran attacks known