The Man Who Destroyed Iran
The supreme leader organized his existence around one big idea: resistance.
Khamenei, Ali
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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Hard-Line Cleric Who Made Iran a Regional Power, Dies at 86
As Iran’s second supreme leader, he brutally crushed dissent at home and expanded Iran’s footprint abroad, challenging Saudi Arabia for regional dominance.
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Iranians Take to Streets to Celebrate Khamenei’s Death
Some Iranians said on social media that they were privately mourning the supreme leader. But displays of exuberance broke out in cities across the country.
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See a Breakdown of Ayatollah Khamenei and Other Top Iranian Leaders
Among those killed in strikes, according to the U.S. and Israel, were Iran’s supreme leader and three of his top military commanders.
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Israel Targeted Top Iranian Leaders in Attack’s Opening Strikes
At least one gathering of senior officials and military leaders was hit, but it was not immediately clear whether the effort to kill them had succeeded.
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Mapping the U.S.-Led Attacks on Iran
Maps show where U.S. and Israel have struck Iran, and where Iran has retaliated.
What to Know About the U.S. Attacks on Iran
The United States, joined by Israel, launched an attack on major cities in Iran, as President Trump called on Iranians to overthrow the government.
For Trump, Military Strike in Iran Could Serve Symbolic Purpose
Some officials in the Trump administration hope an attack would force Iran to give up its nuclear enrichment program. Others have doubts.
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A Deal or War? Crucial Talks to Begin Between U.S. and Iran
President Trump has kept up a steady drumbeat of threats and built up U.S. troops in the region. Iran’s task is to give him a win but also preserve some semblance of nuclear enrichment.
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For Iran’s Rulers, Refusing U.S. Demands Is a Risk Worth Taking
The government in Tehran sees capitulating to Washington’s demands on uranium enrichment and ballistic missiles as riskier to its survival than going to war, analysts say.
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