Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Iran's Supreme Leader Defends Hijab Amid Growing Resistance to Mandatory Dress Codes
Dec 04, 2025 02:44 am CST
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has reaffirmed his support for mandatory hijab laws as more Iranian women challenge the strict Islamic dress code. This stance comes amid internal political tensions, with parliament criticizing judicial enforcement of headscarf laws and President Pezeshkian maintaining that women cannot be forced to wear hijab, highlighting the ongoing cultural struggle since the 2022 Mahsa Amini protests.
Iran Demands US End Israel Support as Prerequisite for Diplomatic Cooperation: Khamenei's Conditions
Nov 03, 2025 10:22 pm CST
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has established clear conditions for potential cooperation with the United States, demanding Washington abandon support for Israel and withdraw military bases from the region. The statement comes amid ongoing tensions following a brief war in June and stalled nuclear negotiations, with Iran maintaining readiness for dialogue exclusively on its nuclear program while rejecting discussions about missile capabilities.
Iranian Official's Daughter's Strapless Wedding Dress Sparks Hypocrisy Claims Against Regime's Hijab Laws
Oct 21, 2025 05:12 pm CST
A recent controversy in Iran exposes apparent double standards as footage of senior official Ali Shamkhani's daughter's lavish wedding featuring a strapless gown circulates online, while ordinary women face harsh punishment for modest hijab violations. The scandal highlights tensions between the Islamic Republic's strict public enforcement of modesty laws and the private lives of its elite.
UN Reimposition of Snapback Sanctions on Iran Triggers International Tensions and Economic Concerns
Sep 28, 2025 11:21 pm CST
The United Nations has reimposed sanctions on Iran through the "snapback" mechanism from the 2015 nuclear deal, freezing Iranian assets abroad and penalizing its ballistic missile program. As Iran's Parliament considers withdrawing from the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty, citizens face economic hardship with the rial hitting record lows. Despite diplomatic efforts failing to prevent sanctions, Iranian officials downplay their impact while European nations cite Tehran's restrictions on nuclear monitoring as justification for their actions.
Iran Rejects US Nuclear Diplomacy Claims Amid Ongoing Tensions and Sanctions Threat
Sep 26, 2025 02:02 am CST
Iran's Foreign Ministry has labeled US claims of seeking diplomatic solutions to the nuclear dispute as deceptive, highlighting the contradiction between military actions and diplomatic overtures. As European powers prepare to reimpose UN sanctions, Iran questions the sincerity of negotiations while President Pezeshkian indicates openness to mutual compliance with frameworks despite Supreme Leader Khamenei's skepticism about talks with Washington.
Iran Executed Over 1,000 People In 2025, Highest In 17 Years: NGO
Sep 23, 2025 08:07 pm CST
Iran has executed at least 1,000 people so far in 2025, an NGO said on Tuesday, denouncing a "mass killing campaign" in prisons in the Islamic republic.