Tag: Ayatollah Khamenei
Reading Khamenei: A 2013 Perspective Validated by the War on Iran
The West usually incorrectly interprets the supreme leader’s messages. He, however, is much clearer about his position than other Iranian leaders. In sum, Khamenei does not oppose talks with the United States, but he distrusts US intentions. He is not driven by urgency and believes the burden is on Washington, not Tehran, to demonstrate good intentions.
‘The Weapon More Dangerous Than the Carrier’: Ayat.Khamenei’s Full Message to America
In a sweeping address as Iran-US talks opened in Geneva, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei delivered more than commentary—he drew the red lines. Rejecting any negotiation over Iran’s missile program, he warned Washington that “the strongest army in the world” could receive “such a slap that it cannot get back on its feet.” He described January’s unrest as a foreign-orchestrated “planned coup,” not a protest movement. And in a passage that captured global attention, he declared: “More dangerous than the carrier is the weapon capable of sending it to the bottom of the sea.” This is the full message—and what it means.
Israel- Iran War: Cultural Heritage Under Threat – A Global Call for Ceasefire and Protection
The preservation of cultural heritage is recognized as a cornerstone for peace and reconciliation. As the Iran-Israel war continues to unfold, leading to tragic Iran-Israel war casualties, the international community, informed by experts and guided by humanitarian principles, is urged to act decisively to protect not only human lives but also the irreplaceable cultural legacy that belongs to all of humanity. A ceasefire is paramount to addressing both crises.
Israeli- Palestinian Conflict: Iran Offers a Practical, Democratic Solution
Iran Offers a Practical, Democratic Solution to the Israeli- Palestinian Conflict
Iran, US and Clash of Values’ Dilemma
By: Sonia Mansour Robaey * 1. Values and the West’s double standards approach to ethical pluralism. Ethical pluralism is focused on individual preferences in modern pluralistic…
Terrorism is Common Worry for Muslims and West, Says Iran Leader
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei says the bitter events brought about by blind terrorism in France have once again, moved him to write his second open…
Interview: Joseph Nye on Iran and the End of American Exceptionalism
Professor Joseph Samuel Nye Jr. is the former Dean of the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. He currently serves on the…