The Islamic Republic of Iran today is a Shiite Islamic republic with a Sunni minority under a theocratic regime which is ruled by President Hassan Rouhani since 2013. Historically, it is home to some of the world's oldest civilizations including the Persian empire. Since the 1979 Islamic revolution Iran has become more and more conservative.
An Iranian government spokesperson earlier played down the importance of the US election, while a Revolutionary Guards commander voiced readiness for confrontation.
The wars in Ukraine and the Middle East are part of a broader shift in the world order. Russia, China, Iran, and other countries are trying to re-make the world order.
Arvin Nathaniel Ghahremani was executed after allegedly killing an attacker who ambushed him with a knife.
University officials claimed that the woman was suffering from "severe mental pressure and had a mental disorder."
In his new post, Khamenei wrote "The USA and the Zionist regime will receive a crushing response to what they are doing against #Iran and against the #Resistance."
The report also claimed that the attack also left these facilities more exposed for any further strikes Israel may plan to conduct in the future.
"Enemies, including America and the Zionist regime, should know that they will undoubtedly receive a crushing response for what they do against Iran and the resistance front," Khamenei said.
Prices have now reportedly risen by more than $2 a barrel (approximately NIS 7.50).
He added that Iran will respond to Israel's retaliatory attack at an appropriate time, saying Tehran will likely increase the range of their ballistic missiles.
Iran operates via proxies in several countries and territories, including Yemen, Lebanon, Iraq, and the Gaza Strip.