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The Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been one of the biggest propagators of anti-Zionist, antisemitic and anti-US rhetoric in recent decades. Following the brutal Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, Khamenei’s inflammatory rhetoric further escalated - reaching new and dangerous heights in both tone and volume.
The following examples are from Khamenei’s official English X account (select Hebrew language posts have also been included), posted since October 7, 2023.
Blaming Israel/Jews and the US for 2026 Anti-Regime Protests:
February 2, 2026
"The recent sedition was orchestrated by Zionists & the US. I was informed through a certain channel that the CIA & Mossad deployed all of their resources into the field! Nevertheless, they were defeated. The sedition's plan was developed abroad, and it was managed from abroad."
February 2, 2026
"Another feature of this sedition was that those ringleaders trained by the US and Zionists were given the task of engineered killings. They even attacked the foot soldiers whom they themselves had drawn into the field with their propaganda, striking them from behind."
January 19, 2026
"Agents of the US and the Zionist regime committed heinous crimes in this sedition. They vandalized 250 mosques and over 250 educational & scientific centers. They damaged the power grid, banks, and healthcare facilities. They murdered several thousand people."
Calling for Violence Towards and the Elimination of Israel:
“It’s everyone’s religious, moral, human duty to strive to eliminate the vicious Zionist criminal gang from the region.”
“The victory of the Resistance and the people of Gaza in confronting the Zionist and US enemy has set a new standard in the struggles of the Resistance.”
“We support the Resistance in #Gaza, the Resistance in the #WestBank, the Resistance in #Lebanon, the Resistance in #Yemen, and wherever they stand firmly and resist in confronting the malicious actions of the Zionist regime.”
“Every blow to the Zionist regime by any individual or group is a service to all of humanity.”
Glorification of the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack massacre:
“On the occasion of the anniversary of the decisive Operation Al-Aqsa Flood, http://KHAMENEI.IR publishes the short documentary "Al Aqsa Flood Operation in Imam Khamenei's Words". To watch the full version👇 http://english.khamenei.ir/news/11155”
(Statement in Hebrew) “Dictatorial Zionists: The defeat of the Sabbath day, October 7, cannot be overcome, you brought this calamity upon yourselves.”
“God willing, the cancer of the usurper Zionist regime will be eradicated at the hands of the Palestinian people and the Resistance forces throughout the region. #AlAqsaStorm”
Demonizing, negating and denouncing Israel and Jews:
November 28, 2025
(Statement in Hebrew) "The most hated ruling gang in the world is the Zionist entity, and the United States stands by its side. Undoubtedly, the hatred has also spread to the United States because of this entity."
“The criminal Zionist gang occupying #Palestine has with horrifying cruelty and unparalleled savagery and evil, taken the tragedy in Gaza to an unbelievable level.”
“Without question, the source of corruption, war, and discord in this West Asia region is the Zionist regime.”
“They accuse the brave nations of this region of being proxies. There’s only one proxy force in this region, and that’s the Zionist regime which commits genocide and perpetrates crimes in acting as a proxy for the colonialists.”
“All of Palestine, from the river to the sea, belongs to the Palestinian people.”
“The Zionist regime is fallacious and unstable.”
“There is no noble human being who doesn't applaud this steadfastness and curse the ruthless, bloodthirsty Zionist enemy.”
“The primary cause of war, insecurity, and backwardness in this region is the existence of the Zionist regime and the presence of governments that claim to seek peace and calm in the region.”
“The Zionist regime is able to commit these crimes because we [Islamic Ummah] aren’t using our inner strength. This strength can remove the Zionist regime, this evil cancerous tumor, from the heart of Islamic community, namely #Palestine, & eradicate US interference in the region.”
“The Zionist regime isn't a state, but rather a gang of terrorists. Imam Khamenei July 28, 2024 #Palestine #Gaza #israel”
Glorification of terrorism and terrorists, including Hamas and Hezbollah:
“How many distinguished figures are there in the world with the stature of [Hezbollah leader] Sayyid Nasrallah? When Hezbollah lost him, enemies & allies imagined #Hezbollah was finished. But in some cases, its resolve has even intensified, and it's been able to stand up against the Zionist regime.”
“God willing the Palestinian and Hezbollah fighters will see the day when the malevolent Zionist enemy is trampled under their feet.”
“The Islamic Republic of Iran will continue to support the mujahideen of Quds and those resisting the usurping criminal gang’s occupation of Palestine, God willing.”
Anti-American Criticism:
“The US is accomplice in the crimes of the Zionist regime. America’s associates in the region must heed the call of the #Quran about defending the oppressed and compel the US govt. to end this oppressive behavior. The act of barā'at* during Hajj is a step in this direction.”
*During Hajj (annual pilgrimage to Mecca), Bara'at refers to the declaration of disavowal or renunciation of polytheists and oppressors, particularly those who oppose Islam and Muslims.
“They’re used to imposing their will & say, "Give us this place. Name that place after us." Their actions are far worse & more abhorrent. Plundering nations' wealth is one huge crime committed by Arrogant Powers, at the head of which are the US & the complex network of Zionism.”
“The US government today is an embodiment of #colonialism.”
“The US government has blood on its hands. The US is clearly the Zionists' accomplice in the crimes being committed in Gaza & Lebanon.”