Leader vows to avenge blood of 'dear guest' Haniyeh, warns Israel of ‘harsh punishment’

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has warned the Israeli regime of a "harsh response" for the the assassination of Hamas's Political Bureau Chief Ismail Haniyeh, saying it is the Islamic Republic's duty to avenge the blood of the Palestinian resistance leader.

Hamas vows revenge from Israel after political leader Haniyeh assassinated in Iranian capital

The Gaza-based Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has pledged to take revenge after its political bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in the Iranian capital Tehran.

In Pictures: Hamas political bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh who was assassinated in the Iranian ...

Leader hails Iranian nation for 'brilliant job', greets president-elect

Ayatollah Khamenei has thanked all presidential candidates and the Iranian people and state officials in a message.

Imam Khomeini sought massive public participation at elections

The founder-leader of the Islamic Revolution once said in a historic address that the people are ultimate decision-makers, who have the right to choose their leaders.

Leader says voter turnout 'backbone' of Islamic Republic; Friday runoff 'very important'

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has underscored the turnout of Iranians in the presidential runoff election on Friday as the “backbone” of the Islamic Republic.

Iran presidential election heads to July 5 runoff between Pezeshkian and Jalili

Iran will hold a runoff presidential election on July 5 after Friday's vote saw none of the four candidates securing an outright win, the election headquarters announced on Saturday.

Iran presidential election: Voting hours receive third extension amid robust turnout

A senior Iranian official overseeing the voting process abroad has praised Iranian expatriates for staging a “lively” participation in the country’s snap presidential election.