The Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has reportedly picked three potential successors and implemented a contingency leadership structure to ensure continuity in the event of his death ...

By LEE KEATH CAIRO (AP) — Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who crushed internal threats repeatedly during more than three decades in power, now faces his greatest challenge yet.

Under attack from Israel, Iran's supreme leader faces a stark choice BY Associated Press Middle East PUBLISHED 7:41 AM ET Jun. 20, 2025 ...

CAIRO (AP) — Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who crushed internal threats repeatedly during more than three decades in power, now faces his greatest challenge yet. His archenemy ...

The 86-year-old leader faces a choice. He could escalate Iran's retaliation against Israel and risk even heavier damage from Israeli bombardment. Or he could seek a diplomatic solution that keeps ...

CAIRO (AP) — Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who crushed internal threats repeatedly during more than three decades in power, now faces his greatest challenge yet. His archenemy ...