Iran Bristles as Sarkozy Gets In a Zinger

Staff / Truthdig Jul 6, 2009 After crackdowns, deaths and the detention of 1,000 protesters and nine British Embassy employees, Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei has warned the West of the power of the "united fist" of the Iranian people if it continues criticizing the Iranian election results. The announcement came after French firecracker President Nicolas Sarkozy said Monday: “Really, the Iranian people deserve better than the leaders they have today.” Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

And the Ayatollah Says …

Staff / Truthdig Jun 19, 2009 Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader, said Friday there was no fraud in last week's presidential election and demanded an end to massive street protests. He warned that political leaders supporting such protests -- words aimed directly at losing candidate Mir Hossein Mousavi -- would be responsible for any violence. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Iran: Tens of Thousands Mourn Protest Victims

Staff / Truthdig Jun 18, 2009 Tens of thousands of Iranians gathered around Mir Hossein Mousavi on Thursday to mourn those killed during the election protests. At least eight people have died. On Friday, the supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei will lead prayers at the University of Tehran, the scene of a bloody crackdown a few days ago, and is expected to address how the government plans to resolve the crisis. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Shots Fired at Iranian Election Protests

Staff / Truthdig Jun 15, 2009 Iranian militiamen opened fire at protesters in Tehran on Monday, allegedly killing one and wounding others. Hundreds of students have been arrested as tens of thousands of people rallied for opposition leader Mir Hossein Mousavi. The supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has finally called for a review of Friday's election results at the heart of the unrest. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Al-Qaida’s No. 2 Blasts Iran

Staff / Truthdig Sep 9, 2008 Just before the seventh anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, al-Qaida has released a lengthy videotape featuring the group's second-in-command, Ayman al-Zawahri, providing updates about how the holy war is faring around the globe and laying into Iran for "cooperating with the Americans" and with the American-approved governments in Iraq and Afghanistan. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Iranian Newspaper Blasts Ahmadinejad

Staff / Truthdig Nov 22, 2007 In what may be a sign of turning tides within Iran, a powerful paper in Tehran, The Islamic Republic, published an editorial Wednesday slamming President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's treatment of his political opponents -- an auspicious critique, considering the paper's close ties with Ayatollah Khamenei. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Iran’s Supreme Leader Blasts Bush

Staff / Truthdig Sep 14, 2007 Providing a sharp retort to President Bush's Iraq war update speech on Thursday, Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei laid into Bush for his war policy and his administration's aggressive stance toward Iran during Friday prayers, opining that Bush will be tried in an international court for his part in the Iraq debacle. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Iran Warns U.S.

Staff / Truthdig Feb 8, 2007 Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned Thursday that Iran would respond to an attack by striking against U.S. interests around the world. Iran's supreme leader noted that President Bush is seen as reckless, but suggested "it is possible to bring this kind of person to wisdom." That's easy for him to say; we've been trying for a long time without any luck. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Luckovich – Iran’s Dixie Chick Deal Breaker

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