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Ali Khamenei & Naim Qassem

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Ali Khamenei: Ali Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader, was reported dead following the US-Israeli strikes, with one of the first strikes hitting near his offices.
Naim Qassem: Naim Qassem, Hezbollah's chief, has been declared a 'target for elimination' by Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz.
Feb 28, 2026 · 6 articles
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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.
Naim Qassem: Naim Qassem, the Hezbollah leader, publicly rejected the ceasefire agreement, stating that demanding Hezbollah fighters leave southern Lebanon would mean 'surrender, defeat and achieving the enemy's goals'.
Jun 01, 2026 · 269 articles
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Ali Khamenei: Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's former Supreme Leader, was killed in an Israeli airstrike at the beginning of the war. His death and subsequent funeral arrangements are significant events within Iran, though his son Mojtaba Khamenei has since taken over.
Naim Qassem: As Hezbollah's leader, Naim Qassem has expressed gratitude for Iran's efforts to compel Israel to cease military operations in Lebanon, but his group's actions remain a point of tension.
Apr 20, 2026 · 430 articles
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Ali Khamenei: Ali Khamenei, as Iran's Supreme Leader, needs to give final approval for any memorandum of understanding to move forward.
Naim Qassem: Naim Qassem, Hezbollah's chief, received a message from Iran reaffirming its support, indicating continued backing for the group amidst peace talks.
May 18, 2026 · 309 articles
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Ali Khamenei: Ali Khamenei>>>, the Supreme Leader of Iran>>>, was killed in the initial US-Israeli strikes, a key objective for Israel>>> at the war's outset.
Naim Qassem: Naim Qassem, Hezbollah's chief, received a message from Iran reaffirming its support, indicating continued backing for the group amidst peace talks.
May 24, 2026 · 104 articles
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Ali Khamenei: Late former Supreme Leader; his legacy cited as basis for Iran's strategic mandate to defend Hezbollah.
Naim Qassem: As Hezbollah's Secretary-General, he sent a letter of allegiance to Khamenei, reinforcing the group's loyalty to Iran.
Jul 26, 2026 · 6 articles
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Ali Khamenei: The killing of Ali Khamenei>>>, Iran's>>> Supreme Leader, by an Israeli strike, triggered Hezbollah's>>> rocket attacks on Israel>>>, leading to the current escalation.
Naim Qassem: Naim Qassem>>>, head of Hezbollah>>>, ramped up rhetoric against the Lebanese state, suggesting people have a right to overthrow the government, indicating internal political tensions within Lebanon>>>.
May 19, 2026 · 309 articles
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Ali Khamenei: The killing of Ali Khamenei in US-Israeli strikes was cited as the trigger for Hezbollah's rocket fire into Israel, initiating the latest conflict.
Naim Qassem: Naim Qassem, Hezbollah's leader, rejected the agreement as 'null and void' and a 'surrender' to Israel, vowing that the group would continue its armed resistance and would not disarm.
Jan 07, 2026 · 200 articles
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Ali Khamenei: The fatwa issued by Ali Khamenei>>> banning nuclear weapons is cited by Iran>>> as a clear policy on the matter.
Naim Qassem: As Hezbollah>>>'s leader, Naim Qassem>>> has received assurances from Iran>>> that it will not abandon its allies, highlighting the continued support for the militia.
May 02, 2026 · 472 articles
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Ali Khamenei: Ali Khamenei>>>, Iran's>>> Supreme Leader, was killed in initial attacks by the United States>>> and Israel>>>, which triggered the war.
Naim Qassem: As Hezbollah>>>'s leader, Naim Qassem>>>'s comments about overthrowing the Lebanese government were condemned by Marco Rubio>>>, adding to regional instability.
May 19, 2026 · 327 articles
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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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Naim Qassem: The nephew of Hezbollah's Secretary-General Naim Qassem was reportedly killed by the Israeli military.
Apr 08, 2026 · 107 articles
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Naim Qassem: Naim Qassem, Hezbollah's leader, issued statements regarding the ceasefire, warning of retaliation against Israel and expressing openness to cooperation with the Lebanese government.
Apr 16, 2026 · 170 articles
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Apr 05, 2026 · 56 articles
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Apr 10, 2026 · 34 articles
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May 12, 2026 · 43 articles
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