Mojtaba Khamenei
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Mojtaba Khamenei, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Iranian Opposition Figure Claims Mojtaba Khamenei Is Already Dead
An Iranian opposition activist says Mojtaba Khamenei was killed by Israeli strikes on February 28 and that the regime is hiding it. He claims Iran briefly used a leadership counci…
How Trump’s Iran Policy Reversed from Total War to a Deal
An Israeli-style reconstruction says Donald Trump went from threatening to destroy Iran to accepting a June 2026 deal that leaves Tehran richer and more secure. The article traces…
Did Italy Quietly Support the U.S. Campaign Against Iran?
Italy is under pressure after NATO chief Mark Rutte said 500 U.S. flights used Italian bases during the war against Iran. Rome denies any military support beyond routine technical…
Sweden Warns Iran Is Still Recruiting Operatives Across Europe
Swedish intelligence says Iran is still recruiting operatives in Sweden and elsewhere in Europe for attacks on Jewish, Israeli, and American targets. The alleged campaign, using g…
Iran Issues New Threat Against Trump
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps threatened U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday. Representative Abdullah Haji Sadeghi said Iran w…
Iran Reportedly Sets Funeral Date for Ali Khamenei, Raising Prospect of Son's First Public Appearance
Iranian media say Ali Khamenei's funeral will be held Tuesday in Qom, almost four months after he was killed at the start of the war. Reports also suggest his successor, Mojtaba K…
How Iran's hardline Paydari Front Is Shaping the Nuclear Talks Debate
Iran’s hardline Paydari Front is shaping public and political pressure against talks with the United States. The small but influential conservative camp is amplifying protests, ba…
Iranian hardliner calls for Bahrain to return to Iranian rule after U.S. deal
Two days after the U.S.-Iran agreement, Kayhan editor Hussein Shariatmadari called for Bahrain to return to Iranian rule. He said Bahrain “belongs to Iran” and that its separation…
Iran’s top leader reportedly blasts nuclear talks as religiously forbidden
Iran International reported that Mojtaba Khamenei has denounced nuclear talks with the United States as religiously forbidden and ineffective. The dispute has escalated through le…
Live Iranian TV Debate Exposes Reported Opposition to U.S. Deal
An Iranian live TV broadcast was cut off after a lawmaker quoted alleged instructions from Mojtaba Khamenei opposing a deal with the United States. The broadcaster condemned the d…
White House Weighs Who Benefits Most From a Deal With Iran
The White House is pushing a deal to end the war with Iran, but Reuters reports the main beneficiary could be the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The Guards are said to control…
Khamenei Adviser Warns Energy Flows Could Stop if Deal Remains Unimplemented
Iranian official Mohammad Mokhber, an adviser to Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, warned that if a deal remains only on paper, energy flows to the Middle East could stop. He said…
Trump’s Iran Deal Leaves Netanyahu Exposed and Pressured on Lebanon
An Israeli analysis says Donald Trump has shifted from backing Benjamin Netanyahu’s Iran strategy to pressing him for concessions. The biggest dispute now centers on Lebanon, wher…
Israeli officials surprised as US-Iran memorandum is signed despite expectations of a breakdown
Israel’s intelligence and defense establishment was surprised when the US and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding after expecting the talks to fail. Israeli officials are no…
Israel’s strikes derail planned U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland
Iran and the United States have temporarily halted planned talks in Switzerland after Tehran demanded guarantees that Israeli strikes in Lebanon would cease. Diplomats and mediato…
Iran seeks guarantees on Lebanon war before talks with U.S.
Iran has delayed U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland while seeking guarantees that the war in Lebanon will end. The move came as fighting escalated, with four Israeli soldiers killed…
Trump Says He Has No Limits on Power, Presses Netanyahu to Stay Calm
Donald Trump told Axios he has “no limits” on his power and claimed he controlled Israel’s military decisions during the Iran conflict. He also said the war ended to avoid an oil…
U.S.-Iran talks in Geneva called off after Iranian delegation withdraws
Switzerland said the Geneva talks between the U.S. and Iran were canceled after Iran withdrew and Vice President J.D. Vance did not travel. The day also featured sharp statements…
Iranian Leadership Split Nearly Derailed Last-Minute Deal Approval
A New York Times report says infighting in Iran almost blocked approval of a memorandum of understanding. After the Israeli strike in Beirut, Iran considered freezing the signing…
Trump Calls for a Broad Ceasefire, Including Lebanon, as Vance Rebukes Israeli Ministers
Donald Trump said he expects a comprehensive ceasefire on all fronts, including Lebanon, and urged the region to let talks with Iran advance. His remarks followed a public attack…
Mojtaba Khamenei says he backed U.S.-Iran deal despite objections
Mojtaba Khamenei said he personally had reservations about the U.S.-Iran deal but approved it after assurances from Iran’s National Security Council. Iran also published the deal’…
Mojtaba Khamenei backs Iran-US understanding after Pezeshkian pledge
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said he approved the Iran-US memorandum of understanding after President Masoud Pezeshkian pledged to uphold Iran’s position. The agreement…
U.S. Investigates Whether Wall Street Banks Helped Transfer Money for Mojtaba Khamenei Network
The U.S. Justice Department is investigating whether major Wall Street banks helped move money for a network linked to Mojtaba Khamenei. The probe focuses on possible money launde…
Intermediaries Used Trump’s Birthday to Push Iran Deal, Report Says
A New York Times investigation says Qatar and Pakistan used Trump’s birthday to pressure Iran into accepting a ceasefire memorandum. The deal nearly collapsed after an Israeli str…
White House Releases Full U.S.-Iran Memorandum of Understanding
The White House released a 14-point memorandum signed in Islamabad that ends fighting between the United States and Iran and sets a 60-day deadline for a final agreement. The text…
Trump Praises Iran's New Leadership During G7 Meeting With Qatar's Emir
At the G7 summit in Evian, Donald Trump hosted Qatar's emir and unexpectedly praised Iran's new leadership. He called them rational, smart, and easier to deal with, despite previo…
Trump Administration Downplays Iran Deal, Says It Contains No Secret Commitments
Trump administration officials told CNN that a forthcoming memorandum with Iran contains no secret commitments and is meant to be politically saleable in Tehran. Their comments ca…
Iran Uses Religious Messaging to Bolster Mojtaba Khamenei's Rise
Iran is promoting Mojtaba Khamenei’s rise with religious symbolism and online messaging to portray succession as a sacred duty. The move comes amid economic strain, external press…
U.S. Officials Say Iran Understanding Is Deliberately Vague Ahead of Signature
American officials told CNN that the U.S.-Iran memorandum is intentionally vague and omits key understandings reached through back channels. They want the full text released befor…
JD Vance Defends Emerging Iran Framework, Says Relief Depends on Tehran’s Behavior
JD Vance defended the emerging U.S.-Iran framework in an interview with Megyn Kelly, saying any economic relief for Tehran would depend on verified behavioral change. He said the…
From threats of 'hell' to a deal: Why Trump backed away from confronting Iran
The article says Donald Trump shifted from threatening Iran with “hell” to seeking a deal because he feared a long, politically damaging war. It argues that midterm elections, maj…
Report: Iran Kept Launching Drones Toward Hormuz After U.S.-Iran Understanding
NBC reported that Iran kept launching drones toward ships in the Strait of Hormuz every night after a U.S.-Iran understanding was announced, though U.S. forces intercepted them. T…
Israeli Intelligence Sees Iran’s Deal Approval as a Delay Tactic
Israeli intelligence believes Iran accepted the nuclear framework only as a tactical delay, not as a real shift toward a final deal. The report says Jerusalem fears Tehran will ex…
U.S. Report Says Iran Could Resume Oil Sales as Sanctions Are Lifted
American media reported that Iran could begin selling oil immediately, possibly by Friday, as U.S. sanctions are being lifted. The article says Iran is already benefiting from the…
Israel denied access to U.S.-Iran memorandum, with full terms still undisclosed
Israel asked the U.S. to show it the memorandum of understanding with Iran, but was refused. The deal is expected to be signed Friday in Switzerland, while Donald Trump said he wi…
Hizbollah chief thanks Tehran in personal letter to Iran’s parliament speaker
Hizbollah leader Naim Qassem sent Iran’s parliament speaker a letter praising Tehran’s support for Lebanon and Hizbollah. He urged Iran to make stopping Israeli military action a…
U.S. Runs Silent Oil Transfer Operation Through Hormuz Using Iran’s Playbook
The U.S. military has launched a secret maritime operation to keep oil moving through the Persian Gulf by using Iran-style ship-to-ship transfers near the Strait of Hormuz. The ef…
Who Really Rules Iran After the U.S. Deal Talks?
Iran and the United States are nearing a Geneva memorandum after 40 days of war and escalation, with mediation running through Pakistan and Qatar. The article argues that Iran’s r…
Iranian Media Hails U.S. Deal as a Diplomatic Victory
Iranian state media praised the U.S. agreement as a diplomatic win and aired triumphant statements from President Masoud Pezeshkian, speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf, and other of…
Shipping Caution Grows as Hormuz Reopening Hangs in the Balance
Major shipping firms are holding back from returning to the Strait of Hormuz despite a U.S.-Iran deal announcement. Analysts say security risks, congestion, and Israel’s role coul…
Iran Split Over War-Ending Deal as State Media Calls It a Surrender to Trump
Iran’s deal to end the war with the United States has split the country, drawing relief from some citizens and fierce backlash from hardliners, state media, and opposition exiles…
After the U.S.-Iran deal, speculation grows over Mojtaba Khamenei's first public appearance
Iranian analysts say Mojtaba Khamenei may make his first public appearance at his father Ali Khamenei’s funeral events, which start in Tehran on July 4 and end in Mashhad on July…
Trump attacks Netanyahu while praising Xi and Putin over Iran deal
Donald Trump told The New York Times that his emerging deal with Iran would block nuclear weapons and protect Israel, while sharply criticizing Benjamin Netanyahu. He also praised…
Israel Silent After Trump Says Deal Reached With Iran, Tehran Claims Victory
Donald Trump said the United States and Iran had reached a deal, but it has not yet been formally signed. Israel has not commented, while Iran hailed the agreement as a victory an…
Pakistan says US and Iran reached agreement, signing set for Friday in Switzerland
Pakistan's prime minister said the United States and Iran have reached an agreement after intensive talks. The deal calls for an immediate and permanent halt to military activity…
Pahlavi Aide Says U.S. Missed a Chance to Help Topple Iran's Regime
Reza Pahlavi’s chief of staff, Cameron Khosravi Neia, said the U.S. and Europe missed a chance to help Iranians weaken or replace the regime. He accused Europe of ignoring politic…
U.S. Pushes for Iran Deal Despite Regional Strikes, Israel Alarmed by Terms
The Trump administration is pressing to close an Iran deal through mediators from Pakistan and Qatar, despite fresh regional strikes and Israeli objections. Reported terms include…
Trump’s Iran Deal Drive Is Described as a U.S. Humiliation and Netanyahu’s Strategic Failure
The article says Trump is moving toward a bad Iran deal that has weakened U.S. leverage and embarrassed him publicly. It argues that the deeper failure is Netanyahu’s, claiming Is…