Open ArticleKhamenei: Netanyahu Must be Sentenced to DeathBy Trans Asia NewsWest AsiaDays after the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and others for war crimes, Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei demanded the death sentence for Netanyahu
Open ArticleIran State Media Dismisses Health Rumors About Ayatollah KhameneiBy Trans Asia MonitoringWest AsiaThe rumors of Iran leaders ill health reignited discussions about his succession. Social media was abuzz with claims that Mojtaba Khamenei, the Supreme Leader’s second-oldest son, had been chosen as his successor.
Open ArticleIran Leader: US, Israel Will 'Definitely Receive Teeth-breaking Response’By Trans Asia NewsWest Asia“The enemies, both the US and the Zionist regime, should know that they will definitely receive a teeth-breaking response for what they are doing against Iran and the resistance front,” Ayatollah Sayyed Khamenei said
Open ArticleIran leader quotes US State Department saying sanctions failedBy Trans Asia NewsWest AsiaIn his speech Khamenei expressed disappointment at low GDP growth, lack of investments, a fast-growing liquidity problem leading to inflation and other serious problems the country faces.
Open ArticleUS Sanctions Aim to Turn People Against System: AyatollahBy TANSWest AsiaUS President Donald Trump, after withdrawing from the landmark nuclear deal, has ramped up pressure on Washington’s allies to cut off purchases of Iranian oil, which accounts for 60 per cent of the Islamic republic