United States — United States Central Command & Ali Khamenei
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United States — United States Central Command: CENTCOM is directing US strikes and has reported on the military campaign.
Ali Khamenei: The late Supreme Leader's death triggered the war and his funeral became a rallying point for Iranian defiance and calls for revenge.
Mar 09, 2018 · 488 articles
International
United States — United States Central Command: CENTCOM executed the strikes, hitting over 170 targets across Iran, including air defenses and IRGC boats, to degrade Iran's ability to threaten shipping.
Ali Khamenei: The late Supreme Leader's funeral was ongoing during the escalation; his burial in Mashhad proceeded amid the strikes.
Mar 09, 2018 · 1197 articles
International
United States — United States Central Command: United States — United States Central Command (CENTCOM) denied Iranian claims of hitting its bases and confirmed carrying out defensive strikes in southern Iran. CENTCOM's actions are critical in the US military response to Iranian aggression.
Ali Khamenei: Ali Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader, was mentioned by Donald Trump as being involved in negotiations, suggesting his influence on Iran's stance regarding nuclear weapons and regional conflicts.
Jun 01, 2026 · 269 articles
International
United States — United States Central Command: CENTCOM launched retaliatory strikes after Iranian attacks killed US troops, escalating military confrontation.
Ali Khamenei: The former Supreme Leader's funeral on July 9 marked the start of the intensified threat campaign. His death in US-Israeli strikes is cited as motivation for revenge.
Jul 17, 2026 · 6 articles
International
United States — United States Central Command: US military command; enforcing blockade, affecting shipping and oil flows.
Ali Khamenei: Deceased former Supreme Leader; his assassination triggered the succession and ongoing conflict.
Aug 05, 2026 · 34 articles
International
United States — United States Central Command: United States — United States Central Command>>> reported shooting down Iranian attack drones and striking a ground control station, stating these actions were defensive and aimed at maintaining the ceasefire.
Ali Khamenei: Ali Khamenei, as Iran's Supreme Leader, needs to give final approval for any memorandum of understanding to move forward.
May 18, 2026 · 309 articles
International
United States — United States Central Command: CENTCOM conducted a round of strikes hitting 90 targets in Iran and did not comment on the subsequent unclaimed strikes.
Ali Khamenei: The late Supreme Leader's burial was occurring when the airstrikes hit. His death adds to Iran's internal uncertainty.
Jul 10, 2026 · 23 articles
International
United States — United States Central Command: Coordinated strikes and intercepted Iranian missiles. Central to U.S. military operations.
Ali Khamenei: Iran's slain supreme leader is revered by pilgrims in Iraq, symbolizing Iran-Iraq ties.
Jul 09, 2026 · 325 articles
International
United States — United States Central Command: CENTCOM executed the U.S. airstrikes, hitting over 300 targets, and asserted that the Strait of Hormuz remains open to shipping.
Ali Khamenei: The former Supreme Leader, killed in the war's opening strikes, is a symbol of Iranian grievances; his funeral drew large crowds.
Apr 20, 2026 · 572 articles
International
United States — United States Central Command: CENTCOM executed airstrikes and enforced the blockade, using kamikaze drones for the first time.
Ali Khamenei: The former supreme leader was killed in US-Israeli strikes in February, a root cause of the war.
Jul 13, 2026 · 395 articles
International
United States — United States Central Command: CENTCOM is directing US airstrikes and naval blockade operations in the region.
Ali Khamenei: Khamenei was killed in the initial strikes; his death is a key event.
Apr 20, 2026 · 480 articles
International
United States — United States Central Command: The United States — United States Central Command>>> reported attacking missile sites in southern Iran>>> and boats, indicating continued military operations by the United States>>> despite a ceasefire. This action directly contradicts efforts towards peace and escalates tensions.
Ali Khamenei: Ali Khamenei>>> was the former Supreme Leader of Iran>>> and father of Mojtaba Khamenei>>>. His assassination in February 28 United States>>>-Israel>>> strikes triggered the initial retaliatory attacks by Iran>>>.
May 26, 2026 · 7 articles
International
United States — United States Central Command: Conducted strikes on Iran; reported on military operations.
Ali Khamenei: Deceased former Supreme Leader of Iran; funeral attended by Houthi leaders.
Mar 09, 2018 · 462 articles
International
United States — United States Central Command: CENTCOM is executing the US military campaign, conducting nightly airstrikes on Iranian military targets and enforcing the naval blockade.
Ali Khamenei: The late supreme leader Khamenei was killed in the initial US-Israeli strikes; his death has been commemorated in Iran.
Apr 20, 2026 · 1031 articles
International
United States — United States Central Command: The United States — United States Central Command is responsible for enforcing the blockade on Iranian ports, turning away commercial vessels and disabling some, which impacts Iran's economy.
Ali Khamenei: The fatwa issued by Ali Khamenei>>> banning nuclear weapons is cited by Iran>>> as a clear policy on the matter.
May 02, 2026 · 472 articles
International
United States — United States Central Command: United States — United States Central Command released an image of a guided-missile destroyer intercepting an Iranian-flagged ship near the Strait of Hormuz and stated it redirected 33 ships since the blockade.
Ali Khamenei: Ali Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader, was killed in the initial US-Israeli aggression against Iran.
Apr 11, 2026 · 300 articles
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United States — United States Central Command: The United States — United States Central Command confirmed the lifting of the blockade and stated that U.S. warships would remain in the area to ensure adherence to the agreement, maintaining security in the region.
Ali Khamenei: Ali Khamenei, the late Supreme Leader of Iran, is referenced for his past statements that Iran would not build an atomic bomb. It remains unclear if his son, Mojtaba Khamenei, will follow this stance.
May 27, 2026 · 425 articles
International
United States — United States Central Command: CENTCOM declined comment on private advice to Trump.
Ali Khamenei: Khamenei was killed in the initial US-Israeli strikes in February. His death is a backdrop to the current conflict.
Jul 08, 2026 · 472 articles
International
United States — United States Central Command: United States — United States Central Command responded to an Iranian attack on a commercial ship by striking Iranian military targets and led a regional security dialogue in Bahrain, asserting its commitment to the free flow of commerce through the Strait of Hormuz.
Ali Khamenei: Ali Khamenei is the late Iranian Supreme Leader whose funeral processions will precede the next round of indirect talks between the US and Iran.
Mar 09, 2018 · 331 articles
International
United States — United States Central Command: The United States — United States Central Command>>> confirmed carrying out fresh strikes against Iranian>>> targets to protect U.S. troops.
Ali Khamenei: Ali Khamenei>>>, Iran's>>> Supreme Leader, was killed in initial attacks by the United States>>> and Israel>>>, which triggered the war.
May 19, 2026 · 327 articles
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