Ali Khamenei

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Who

Ali Khamenei — Supreme Leader (reported killed; in Artesh's archive from 28 February 2026, Al Jazeera, then Iran Herald, BBC Persian, Press TV and NYT Iran). Artesh's archive holds 6,912 stories naming Ali Khamenei. The 11 most recent, from 30 August 2026 to 8 October 2026, come from Iranian state and state-linked outlets Press TV (2), Tehran Times (2), IRNA (1), Mehr (1) and international and independent outlets BBC Persian (1). Affiliations: IRNA is Iran's official state news agency; Mehr is a semi-official Iranian news agency; Press TV is Iran's state-owned English-language broadcaster (IRIB); Tehran Times is a state-owned English-language Iranian daily. On 26 September 2026, Mehr, Press TV and Tehran Times reported: "Lavrov condemns assassination of former Iranian Leader as ‘unacceptable’" / "Russia Denounces US Assassination of Iran's Leader as Unacceptable at UN". On 15 September 2026, BBC Persian reported: "Was the Attack on Three Ships During the Funeral of Ali Khamenei 'Fire-at-Will'?". Headlines about Mojtaba Khamenei (28 headlines), who share the surname, are kept separate and not counted here. 14 headlines that say only "Khamenei", with no first name, are left out because they could refer to either person.

In the news

October 2026 (Mehr–Aban 1405, 2 stories)

7 Oct — Khamenei's Legacy as a Symbol of Anti-Zionist Resistance, Says Palestinian Islamic Jihad Leader (IRNA). The secretary-general of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad lauded the martyred Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, asserting that his legacy will symbolize the ongoing resistance against Zionist influence.

5 Oct — Iran's Political Landscape Post-Khamenei: Increased Complexity and Uncertainty (via a news aggregator feed, publisher not recorded). Following the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, Iran has not experienced a collapse but has entered a period of increased complexity in its political landscape.

September 2026 (Shahrivar–Mehr 1405, 8 stories)

30 Sep — Iran's Pursuit of Retaliation Following Khamenei's Assassination (via a news aggregator feed, publisher not recorded). Iran is reportedly seeking revenge following the assassination of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. This situation involves Iranian leadership and military factions, highlighting the potential for increased tensions in the region.

26 Sep — Lavrov condemns assassination of former Iranian Leader as ‘unacceptable’ (Mehr). Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov condemned the assassination of former Iranian Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei and his family, labeling it as 'completely unacceptable.' This incident highlights ongoing tensions surrounding…

26 Sep — Russia Denounces US Assassination of Iran's Leader as Unacceptable at UN (Press TV). The Russian foreign minister condemned the assassination of Iran's Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei at the UN, labeling it as an unacceptable act of coercive diktat by the US.

26 Sep — Lavrov condemns assassination of Iran’s Leader as ‘unacceptable’ at UNGA (Tehran Times). Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov condemned the assassination of Iran's Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, during his speech at the UN General Assembly, labeling it as 'completely unacceptable.' This incident highlights the…

25 Sep — Iran's President Affirms Supreme Leader Khamenei's Health and Governance Capability (via a news aggregator feed, publisher not recorded). Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi has publicly stated that Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is in good health and capable of continuing his governance.

24 Sep — The Implications of Ali Khamenei's Extended Absence from Public Life (via a news aggregator feed, publisher not recorded). The article discusses the increasing speculation surrounding the absence of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, from public view, raising concerns about the stability of the Iranian regime.

15 Sep — Was the Attack on Three Ships During the Funeral of Ali Khamenei 'Fire-at-Will'? (BBC Persian). The article discusses the nature of the attacks on three oil tankers during Ali Khamenei's funeral, suggesting they were not spontaneous actions as some speculated.

and 1 more that month, in the timeline.

August 2026 (Mordad–Shahrivar 1405, 1 story)

31 Aug — Ayatollah Khamenei Advocates for Muslim Unity Against Hostile Forces (Press TV). Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has emphasized the importance of Muslim unity as a religious duty to counteract the divisive strategies of enemies. His lifelong mission focuses on strengthening ties among Muslims to resist external threats.

Iranian outlets vs international outlets

IRNA highlighted a statement by the Palestinian Islamic Jihad Leader praising Khamenei's role in resistance against Zionism. Mehr and Tehran Times both reported on Lavrov's condemnation of the assassination of Iran's leader, labeling it as 'unacceptable.' Press TV also covered Russia's denouncement of the US for the assassination at the UN. Tehran Times mentioned the release of an Italian translation of a book about Khamenei. BBC Persian focused on an incident involving an attack on ships during Khamenei's funeral.

Full dated timeline of coverage

Written from Artesh's own coverage record: every statement is attributed to the outlet that reported it. Last updated October 9, 2026.