Khamenei, Mojtaba (1969- ) – War Watch

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Iranian Drone and Missile Barrage Against Kuwait Inflames Regional Tensions
ByVivian Nereim, Leo Sands, Yan Zhuang and Michael Levenson June 3, 2026

One person was killed and dozens were injured at Kuwait’s international airport. Tehran denied it had struck the airport.

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Trump Confirms He Called Netanyahu ‘Crazy’ and Hopes to Meet Iran’s Supreme Leader
ByLeo Sands June 3, 2026June 3, 2026

President Trump said that he had been “perturbed” in a call with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, and said he hoped to meet with Iran’s supreme leader.

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Defense and Military Forces | Ghalibaf, Mohammad Baqer | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Khamenei, Mojtaba (1969- ) | Peace Process | Pezeshkian, Masoud | Politics and Government | Supreme National Security Council (Iran) | Trump, Donald J | United States International Relations | US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)

Iran’s Hard-Liners Try to Derail Potential Deal With the U.S.
ByFarnaz Fassihi May 29, 2026May 30, 2026

A political fight is playing out in Iran, where the small but loud faction of hard-liners has used rallies, state media and private and public statements to try to undermine negotiations.

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Ghalibaf, Mohammad Baqer | International Relations | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Khamenei, Mojtaba (1969- ) | Peace Process | Trump, Donald J | US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)

Iranian Officials Say Proposed Peace Deal Would Open Strait of Hormuz
ByFarnaz Fassihi May 24, 2026

Iran has not formally responded to President Trump’s announcement that a peace deal was close. But officials suggested the oil choke point in the Strait of Hormuz could reopen.

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Defense and Military Forces | Ghalibaf, Mohammad Baqer | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Jafari, Mohammad Ali (1957- ) | Khamenei, Mojtaba (1969- ) | Mohseni-Ejei, Gholam-Hossein | Politics and Government | US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) | Vahidi, Ahmad | Zolghadr, Mohammad Bagher

The Hard-Line Military Fraternity Running Iran
ByNeil MacFarquhar May 21, 2026May 21, 2026

Decision making in the country is guided by a small group of men associated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps.

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Iran | Iran-Israel War (2025- ) | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Khamenei, Mojtaba (1969- ) | Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline | Politics and Government | US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)

Iran’s Supreme Leader Signals Plan to Maintain Control Over Strait of Hormuz
ByLeo Sands April 30, 2026May 1, 2026

Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei said in a statement that Iran would establish “new legal frameworks” for the Strait of Hormuz. He also said his country would retain its nuclear capabilities.

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The Generals Who Are Now Running Iran
ByFarnaz Fassihi April 23, 2026April 23, 2026

The killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ushered in a new form of collective leadership in the country, with more power for the Revolutionary Guards.

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Has Trump Met His War Goals in Iran?
ByEdward Wong April 8, 2026

On the first day of the pause, Iran fired missiles and launched drones in the region. It said an oil refinery on Lavan Island had been attacked. Israel continued its strikes in Lebanon.

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War Decimated Iran’s Leadership and Pushed Up a New Generation
ByYeganeh Torbati April 8, 2026

Since the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, authority has shifted to the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps. Younger military leaders have come to the fore.

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Iran War Timeline: Key Moments and Attacks In U.S. and Israel’s Campaign
ByAshley Ahn April 7, 2026April 8, 2026

The United States and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28, starting a weekslong war that spread to neighboring countries and rocked global markets.

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