World Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Hard-Line Cleric Who Made Iran a Regional Power, Is Dead at 86 News Editor March 1, 2026 As Iran’s second supreme leader, he brutally crushed dissent at home and expanded Iran’s footprint abroad, challenging Saudi Arabia for regional dominance.FacebookShare on XLinkedInWhatsAppEmailCopy LinkLike this:Like Loading… Related Post navigation Previous Previous post: The C.I.A. Helped Pinpoint a Gathering of Iranian Leaders. Then Israel Struck.Next Next post: Why the Epstein Investigations Took So Long and Did So Little Leave a ReplyCancel reply Related News World As Deaths From U.S. Boat Strikes Pass 200, Locals Tally an Even Greater Cost May 31, 2026 0 World Trump Urges Canceling Freedom 250 Concerts After Artists Drop Out May 31, 2026 0