Twelvetrees 10 Posted January 4, 2007 There are reports of the demise of the spiritual leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has died. It's not necessarily the most reliable source, I admit - but news of the Ayatollah's health has always been shrouded in secrecy. A cursory web search shows all reports leading back to the same source, but a separate report had him near death on Wednesday. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
football_fan 42 Posted January 4, 2007 There are reports of the demise of the spiritual leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has died. It's not necessarily the most reliable source, I admit - but news of the Ayatollah's health has always been shrouded in secrecy. A cursory web search shows all reports leading back to the same source, but a separate report had him near death on Wednesday. He is on my DDP and HDP list Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grobler 35 Posted January 4, 2007 He is on my DDP and HDP list B*LLOCKS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted January 5, 2007 There are reports of the demise of the spiritual leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has died. It's not necessarily the most reliable source, I admit - but news of the Ayatollah's health has always been shrouded in secrecy. A cursory web search shows all reports leading back to the same source, but a separate report had him near death on Wednesday. He is on my DDP and HDP list That's why he's the Champion...he's the one to beat! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Paul 97 Posted January 5, 2007 There are reports of the demise of the spiritual leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has died. It's not necessarily the most reliable source, I admit - but news of the Ayatollah's health has always been shrouded in secrecy. A cursory web search shows all reports leading back to the same source, but a separate report had him near death on Wednesday. Re: Khameni. This site is skeptical, but, more importantly, has some pictures of him looking hale 'round Christmas time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,215 Posted January 5, 2007 There are reports of the demise of the spiritual leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has died. It's not necessarily the most reliable source, I admit - but news of the Ayatollah's health has always been shrouded in secrecy. A cursory web search shows all reports leading back to the same source, but a separate report had him near death on Wednesday. Apparently he's not dead as the Iranians checked to make sure Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,400 Posted January 5, 2007 Apparently he's not dead as the Iranians checked to make sure Iranian official: "Are you dead, Mr Khamenei?" Iranian official: "ARE YOU DEAD, AYATOLLAH?" Iranian official: "He doesn't answer. That must be a no." Second Iranian official: "Yes, guess so." First Iranian official: "Ladies and gentlemen: we checked and he ain't dead." regards, Hein 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,235 Posted January 5, 2007 So now ff gets points for a falsly reported death, and the points for his actual death? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
football_fan 42 Posted January 5, 2007 No I have not received any points that I am aware of. BTW, this article says that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei may be in the final stage in his fight against cancer. A Leadership Change In Tehran? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted January 5, 2007 All he has to do now is to hang around for 360 days and we're laughing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tuber Mirum 126 Posted January 5, 2007 I'm fairly certain his successor will be called the Ayatollah Khumenei. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,215 Posted January 8, 2007 Not only not dead, but not ill either, it seems. Khamenei in "relatively good health" However he does have a cold. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kain 0 Posted January 8, 2007 Not only not dead, but not ill either, it seems. Khamenei in "relatively good health" However he does have a cold. He had a stroke according to Israeli news, http://www.israelnationalnews.com/news.php3?id=119009 "relatively" good health versus David Ervine it seems Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,365 Posted October 14, 2009 In a coma?. Someone updated his Wiki page to say that he's dead, but no news sources are reporting it yet. Another death rumour here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TAFKAG 70 Posted December 13, 2009 Even though he's in a coma and dead, Khamenei has declared that "the election is over" and is sticking up for his old mucker Khomeini. Is there no end to the man's talents? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tomb raider 9 Posted January 3, 2011 O damn! I really should have combed through Wikileaks... Talk of Supreme Leader's imminent demise likely to be somewhat exaggerated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rotten Ali 600 Posted November 20, 2011 Looking at the foot of this years list for good candidates to have removed from next years DL, I can't think of many that would be ahead of the Ayatollah at this time. Only the other week or so as I channel hopped I came across a programme featuring a shed load of Iranian pilgrims going off for the Ramadan Hadje and Khamenei looked quite well in himself. I even think he may well have 5 more years left in him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,235 Posted November 20, 2011 Looking at the foot of this years list for good candidates to have removed from next years DL, I can't think of many that would be ahead of the Ayatollah at this time. Only the other week or so as I channel hopped I came across a programme featuring a shed load of Iranian pilgrims going off for the Ramadan Hadje and Khamenei looked quite well in himself. I even think he may well have 5 more years left in him. Unless the Israeli's start bombing. That could potentially reduce his life expectancy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,683 Posted November 20, 2011 If, and it's a big IF at the moment, they did start bombing they'd do everything possible to avoid killing any high profile figure in Iranian public life for fear of the retaliation it would bring on Tel Aviv. Clinical strikes and nuclear facilities were their style when they went into Iraq years ago. It'd be the same order again. The man may well live a few more years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SalmonMousse 25 Posted December 1, 2011 Looks far too healthy, likely to need military intervention if he is not to see out the year http://www.payvand.com/news/11/nov/1314.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Body Snatcher 44 107 Posted September 8, 2014 http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2014/09/08/ayatollah-prostate-surgery/15269187/ In for prostate surgery, wouldn't want to be the doctor on that one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Zorders 1,272 Posted September 8, 2014 http://www.usatoday....rgery/15269187/ In for prostate surgery, wouldn't want to be the doctor on that one. Agreed, it's probably a risky thing to go home to your wife in one of the world's most insanely religiously conservative societies and when she asks what you did today, reply "I took the Ayatollah into a private room and played around with his anus for a couple of hours." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adrian0719 224 Posted September 22, 2014 Interesting article that speculates that the heavy publicising of the surgery is Iran's way of prepping the country, and the world for Ali's imminent demise. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,400 Posted September 22, 2014 Interesting article that speculates that the heavy publicising of the surgery is Iran's way of prepping the country, and the world for Ali's imminent demise. That piece of speculation reminds me of the work of Kremlin watchers before the collapse of the Soviet Union. regards, Hein 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
