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Economic Times
16-07-2025
- Politics
- Economic Times
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says Israel war meant to 'overthrow system' in Iran
Synopsis Ayatollah Ali Khamenei stated that Israel's attacks aimed to destabilize Iran. The attacks included bombings and targeted killings. Iran retaliated with drone and missile strikes. The United States also launched strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. Nuclear talks between Iran and the United States have stalled. Iran demands guarantees against future military action. Iranian parliament has set preconditions for negotiations. AP In this photo released by the official website of the office of the Iranian supreme leader, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks in a meeting with judiciary officials in Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, July 16, 2025. (Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader via AP) Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Wednesday that Israel's attacks during last month's 12-day war were intended to weaken the Islamic republic's system and spark unrest to topple it."The calculation and plan of the aggressors was to weaken the system by targeting certain figures and sensitive centres in Iran," said Khamenei in a statement published on his website. He said the move was meant to stir "unrest and bring people into the streets to overthrow the system".Israel launched an unprecedented bombing campaign against Iran on June 13, killing top military commanders and nuclear authorities said more than 1,000 people were killed in Iran. The attacks set off a 12-day war in Iran responded with drone and missile fire, killing 28 people in Israel, according to Israeli June 22, Israel's ally the United States launched unprecedented strikes of its own on Iranian nuclear facilities at Fordo, Isfahan and attacks took place two days before Iran and the United States were scheduled to meet for a sixth round of nuclear talks which had begun on April 12. The talks have not since resumed. Tehran has reiterated that it remains open to diplomacy provided that Washington offers guarantees it will not resort to military action against the Islamic republic. On Wednesday, Iran's parliament ruled out negotiations without meeting certain "preconditions", without specifying any of them. In his statement, Khamenei said Iranian diplomacy and the military should excercise "care and precision" in the way ahead, without elaborating.
Toronto Sun
26-06-2025
- Politics
- Toronto Sun
Iran's supreme leader makes first public statement since ceasefire declared in Israel-Iran war
Published Jun 26, 2025 • Last updated 4 minutes ago • 1 minute read In this photo released by the official website of the office of the Iranian supreme leader, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks to a group of people and officials in Tehran, Iran, Friday, March 21, 2025. Photo by Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader / AP DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Thursday his country had 'delivered a hand slap to America's face' and warned against any further U.S. attacks in his first public comments since a ceasefire was declared with Israel. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Khamenei spoke in a video broadcast on Iranian state television, his first appearance since June 19, looking and sounding more tired than he did only a week ago. He told viewers that the U.S. had only intervened in the war because 'it felt that if it did not intervene, the Zionist regime would be utterly destroyed.' But he said that the U.S. 'achieved no gains from this war.' 'The Islamic Republic was victorious and, in retaliation, delivered a hand slap to America's face,' he said, in apparent reference to an Iranian missile attack on an American base in nearby Qatar on Monday, which caused no casualties. Khamenei warned that 'such an action can be repeated in the future, too,' saying that Iran has 'access to key U.S. centers in the region and can take action whenever it deems necessary.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'Should any aggression occur, the enemy will definitely pay a heavy price,' he said. The 86-year-old Khamenei hasn't been seen in public since taking shelter in a secret location after the outbreak of the war June 13 when Israel attacked Iranian nuclear facilities and targeted top military commanders and scientists. Following an American attack on June 22 that hit the nuclear sites with bunker-buster bombs, U.S. President Donald Trump was able to help negotiate a ceasefire that came into effect on Tuesday. In his appearance on Thursday, he sat in front of plain brown curtains to give his address, similar to his June 19 message. Read More Sunshine Girls Canada Toronto & GTA Toronto Raptors Sunshine Girls
Economic Times
22-06-2025
- Politics
- Economic Times
Are Iranian officials planning to replace Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei? Here's all details about plot
Iranian officials are reportedly considering removing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The idea is backed by political, military and clerical figures. The move comes amid airstrikes by the US and Israel. While some support reform and foreign dialogue, others want retaliation. In this photo released by the official website of the office of the Iranian supreme leader, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks to a group of people and officials in Tehran, Iran, Friday, March 21, 2025. (Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader via AP) Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Internal Plots Against Khamenei Barriers to Removing Supreme Leader Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Possible Role for Hassan Rouhani Security Measures and Leadership Concerns FAQs Following recent airstrikes by the United States and Israel, reports have emerged that some Iranian officials are discussing the possibility of removing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The discussions involve multiple high-level figures from within the country.A group of Iranian officials, including businessmen, military personnel, political leaders and clerics, are reportedly planning to replace Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, The Atlantic report said citing sources. These discussions are still in the early stages. One source described it as just one of many plots forming within Tehran. Officials believe Khamenei is losing influence and may not remain in control even if he keeps his position, the report sources claim the situation in Tehran has changed after the airstrikes. Some say the strikes have increased the chances of removing Khamenei, though others warn that events could go in the opposite Assembly of Experts holds the authority to remove the Supreme Leader. However, organizing a vote requires stability, which is hard to achieve while airstrikes continue. As a result, even though some want to begin the process, it may not happen President Hassan Rouhani is being considered for a future role, though sources confirm he is not involved in current discussions. There is disagreement among the group. Some want to reach out to US President Donald Trump, while others want a strong reaction to the recent strikes, the report reports from The New York Times said that Khamenei had limited all electronic communication. He now communicates through a trusted aide. This step was taken out of concern for his safety. Some Iranian officials believe Israeli intelligence may have penetrated Iran's security structure. Khamenei has reportedly named three senior clerics as potential successors in case he is killed.A group of Iranian businessmen, political leaders, clerics, and military officials is reportedly planning the move, according to sources cited in media is under airstrikes, and organizing a formal vote through the Assembly of Experts is difficult under current security and political conditions.
South Wales Argus
19-06-2025
- Politics
- South Wales Argus
Trump will not say whether he will move forward with US strikes on Iran
'I may do it, I may not do it,' Mr Trump said in an exchange with reporters at the White House. 'I mean, nobody knows what I'm going to do.' Mr Trump added that it is not 'too late' for Iran to give up its nuclear programme as he continues to weigh direct US involvement in Israel's military operations aimed at crushing Tehran's options. 'Nothing's too late,' Mr Trump said. 'I can tell you this. Iran's got a lot of trouble.' 'Nothing is finished until it is finished,' Mr Trump added. But 'the next week is going to be very big — maybe less than a week'. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei (Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader via AP) Mr Trump also offered a terse response to Iran Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's refusal to heed to his call for Iran to submit to an unconditional surrender. 'I say good luck,' Mr Trump said. Mr Khamenei earlier warned that any United States strikes targeting the Islamic Republic will 'result in irreparable damage for them' and that his country would not bow to Mr Trump's call for surrender. Mr Trump said on Tuesday the US knows where Iran's Mr Khamenei is hiding as the the Israel-Iran conflict escalates but does not want him killed — 'for now'. 'He is an easy target, but is safe there – We are not going to take him out (kill!), at least not for now,' Mr Trump said. In a video address to Israelis, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed appreciation for Mr Trump's support, calling him 'a great friend of Israel' and praising US help defending Israel's skies. 'We speak constantly, including last night,' Mr Netanyahu said on Wednesday. 'We had a very warm conversation.' Mr Trump's increasingly muscular comments toward the Iranian government come after he urged Tehran's 9.5 million residents to flee for their lives as he cut short his participation in an international summit earlier this week to return to Washington for urgent talks with his national security team. Mr Trump said that the Iranian officials continue to reach out to the White House as they are 'getting the hell beaten out of them' by Israel. But he added there is a 'big difference between now and a week ago' in Tehran's negotiating position. 'They've suggested that they come to the White House — that's, you know, courageous,' Mr Trump said. Iran's mission to the United Nations refuted Mr Trump's claim in a statement on social media. 'No Iranian official has ever asked to grovel at the gates of the White House. The only thing more despicable than his lies is his cowardly threat to 'take out' Iran's Supreme Leader.' Vladimir Putin offered on Wednesday to help mediate an end to the conflict, suggesting Moscow could help negotiate a settlement that could allow Tehran to pursue a peaceful atomic programme while assuaging Israeli security concerns. The Russian president noted that 'it's a delicate issue' but added that 'in my view, a solution could be found'. He said he had shared Moscow's proposals with Iran, Israel and the US. His comments follow a mediation offer he made in a call with Mr Trump last weekend. Mr Trump said he told Mr Putin to keep focused on finding a solution to his own conflict with Ukraine. 'I said, 'Do me a favour, mediate your own',' Mr Trump said he told Mr Putin. 'I said, 'Vladimir, let's mediate Russia first. You can worry about this later'.' The Russia-Iran relationship has deepened since Mr Putin launched a war on Ukraine in February 2022, with Tehran providing Moscow with drones, ballistic missiles, and other support, according to US intelligence findings.
Glasgow Times
18-06-2025
- Politics
- Glasgow Times
Trump will not say whether he will move forward with US strikes on Iran
'I may do it, I may not do it,' Mr Trump said in an exchange with reporters at the White House. 'I mean, nobody knows what I'm going to do.' Mr Trump added that it is not 'too late' for Iran to give up its nuclear programme as he continues to weigh direct US involvement in Israel's military operations aimed at crushing Tehran's options. 'Nothing's too late,' Mr Trump said. 'I can tell you this. Iran's got a lot of trouble.' 'Nothing is finished until it is finished,' Mr Trump added. But 'the next week is going to be very big — maybe less than a week'. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei (Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader via AP) Mr Trump also offered a terse response to Iran Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's refusal to heed to his call for Iran to submit to an unconditional surrender. 'I say good luck,' Mr Trump said. Mr Khamenei earlier warned that any United States strikes targeting the Islamic Republic will 'result in irreparable damage for them' and that his country would not bow to Mr Trump's call for surrender. Mr Trump said on Tuesday the US knows where Iran's Mr Khamenei is hiding as the the Israel-Iran conflict escalates but does not want him killed — 'for now'. 'He is an easy target, but is safe there – We are not going to take him out (kill!), at least not for now,' Mr Trump said. In a video address to Israelis, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed appreciation for Mr Trump's support, calling him 'a great friend of Israel' and praising US help defending Israel's skies. 'We speak constantly, including last night,' Mr Netanyahu said on Wednesday. 'We had a very warm conversation.' Mr Trump's increasingly muscular comments toward the Iranian government come after he urged Tehran's 9.5 million residents to flee for their lives as he cut short his participation in an international summit earlier this week to return to Washington for urgent talks with his national security team. Mr Trump said that the Iranian officials continue to reach out to the White House as they are 'getting the hell beaten out of them' by Israel. But he added there is a 'big difference between now and a week ago' in Tehran's negotiating position. 'They've suggested that they come to the White House — that's, you know, courageous,' Mr Trump said. Iran's mission to the United Nations refuted Mr Trump's claim in a statement on social media. 'No Iranian official has ever asked to grovel at the gates of the White House. The only thing more despicable than his lies is his cowardly threat to 'take out' Iran's Supreme Leader.' The US president said earlier this week Russian president Vladimir Putin offered to serve a mediator with. But Mr Trump said he told Mr Putin to keep focused on finding an endgame to his own conflict with Ukraine. 'I said, 'Do me a favour, mediate your own',' Mr Trump said he told Mr Putin. 'I said, 'Vladimir, let's mediate Russia first. You can worry about this later'.' The Russia-Iran relationship has deepened since Mr Putin launched a war on Ukraine in February 2022, with Tehran providing Moscow with drones, ballistic missiles, and other support, according to US intelligence findings.
