Ali Khamenei

Photos, documentaries, and other media capturing Qassem Soleimani, commander of Iran's elite Qods Force, push the message Iran's role is more pervasive and effective than it actually may be.

Beltway Confidential

Why is Iranian master terrorist Qassem Soleimani distributing photos of himself in Iraq?

Michael Rubin · October 20, 2017 9:04 pm

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said European leaders should "stand against US measures" after President Trump threatened to cancel the Iran nuclear deal. "They should avoid meddling into our defense matters. We won't accept EU siding with US bully," he said. (Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader via AP)

Iran: Europe must oppose ‘US bully’ on new sanctions

Joel Gehrke · October 18, 2017 11:47 am

President Trump says Iran is not living up to the "spirit" of the nuclear deal signed in 2015 and announced a new strategy in a speech Friday. He says his administration will impose additional sanctions on the regime to block its financing of terrorism. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

National Security

Trump throws a Hail Mary pass against Iran

Reuel Marc Gerecht · October 13, 2017 8:46 pm

It looks like Trump's new Iran policy will be the first step in placing a more serious check on Iranian aggression in the Middle East. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi)

Trump gets realist on Iran

Washington Examiner · October 13, 2017 9:01 am

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei tweeted the Islamic Republic of Iran has "faced animosities since day one." (Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader via AP)

Iran’s supreme leader dismisses Trump: ‘Don’t mind what this new guy in US fusses about’

Alex Pappas · June 18, 2017 6:05 pm

The results of Iran's undemocratic presidential election are in no way a representation of the true will of its people. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)

Beltway Confidential

Iran presidential election: Rouhani’s re-election only ensures long-term internal conflict

Washington Examiner · May 22, 2017 4:41 pm

A female supporter of Iranian presidential candidate Ebrahim Raisi covers her face with Iran's flag during a campaign rally in Tehran on April 29. The majority of Iranians would prefer to do away with the entire repressive political system than choose between corrupt presidential candidates loyal to the supreme leader. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi)

Beltway Confidential

Iran’s election is profoundly undemocratic

ali-safavi · May 19, 2017 5:07 pm

Supporters of Iran's President Hassan Rouhani, who is running for a second term in office, gather to watch a live televised debate outside Rouhani's campaign headquarters in Tehran, Iran, Friday, May 12, 2017. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi)

Beltway Confidential

What Iran doesn’t want the world to know about its presidential election

Washington Examiner · May 16, 2017 5:05 pm

Iran, a country surrounded by hostile neighbors, is wholly invested in ensuring its proxies in the Arab world are up and running. The U.S. and its Arab allies are devoting military and intelligence resources to weakening those same proxies. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)

Beltway Confidential

Trump must learn the art of the Iran deal

Daniel DePetris · May 2, 2017 4:24 pm

With the May 19 presidential election just around the corner, and memories of the 2009 uprising very clear in the mullahs' minds, the regime seeks to prevent any mentality of these so-called polls resulting in anything even remotely resembling fundamental change in the regime's character. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi)

Beltway Confidential

Why Trump should focus on Iran’s human rights abuses

Washington Examiner · May 2, 2017 4:06 pm

It will be interesting to see how Trump's Syrian missile strikes affect tensions with Iran. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Beltway Confidential

How will Trump’s Syrian missile strikes affect tensions with Iran?

Washington Examiner · April 7, 2017 6:34 pm

The comments came just hours after Iran's top leader, the Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said he did not fear Trump. (Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader via AP)

National Security

Spicer: Iran needs to know ‘there’s a new president in town’

Sarah Bedford · February 7, 2017 8:42 pm