GossipGabe 333 Posted June 26, 2016 "Unconfirmed reports" that Khamenei has died around on Twitter amongst various Middle East policy wonks. By today, it should've been reported by a more reputable source. This seems like something DDT could add to his list above... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,119 Posted May 16, 2017 As reported elsewhere, he's reportedly in failing health: https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20170418-irans-republican-guards-send-message-to-trump-about-khameneis-failing-health/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ObakeFilter 778 Posted December 6, 2020 Unconfirmed reports from Iran that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had died. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 10,056 Posted December 6, 2020 Next year's list if he makes it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,234 Posted December 6, 2020 So far, it's only rumours and re-tweeting. But Iran has had big problems with COVID. It's a real wonder hardly any clerics have died. I could imagine a single case in the inner circle could lead to total mayhem - not directly because of infections, but because of necessary quarantine or isolation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,022 Posted December 6, 2020 Wasn't there some talk about how the use of mustard gas by Iraq in the 80s war may have led to an entire generation of Iranian leaders with massive respiratory issues, hence why so many of them are dropping dead of COVID? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 10,056 Posted December 6, 2020 Actually Khamenei is a longtime prostate cancer sufferer or so it seems. COVID only killed one or two minor Ayatollahs, the oldest and frailest (Golpayagani, Khorasani) are well isolated and protected. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 10,056 Posted December 7, 2020 Reputable Italian journal Repubblica denies he is ill or has stepped down, citing Iranian sources with "direct knowledge". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 10,056 Posted December 7, 2020 Officially denied. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoverAndOut 3,472 Posted December 11, 2020 Just doing some scouting and even the BBC is picking up on the rumours around the Ayatollah's health and giving a heads up on what happens next when he dies. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-55257059 Surely there must be something going on, even if he's not immediately at death's door. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drewsky1211 4,072 Posted January 1, 2021 So he's on this year's list, and yet it says he's only appeared once instead of twice. Weird. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charles De Gaulle 360 Posted January 1, 2021 One of this years stronger picks. Well done Committee. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,234 Posted January 1, 2021 Obviously an attractive pick. I can't quite bring myself to approve of it though. A repeat of Pervez Musharraf maybe? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrWonderful 412 Posted January 1, 2021 I like it. Getting Daniel Arap Moi vibes with this one, like he could be dead before the end of winter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainChorizo 1,904 Posted January 1, 2021 Never knew the committee were Simpsons fans Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Imelda 605 Posted January 1, 2021 On 11/12/2020 at 12:08, RoverAndOut said: Just doing some scouting and even the BBC is picking up on the rumours around the Ayatollah's health and giving a heads up on what happens next when he dies. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-55257059 Surely there must be something going on, even if he's not immediately at death's door. That was enough for me; if the BBC are running with that sort of commentary with their exceptional sources, you'd assume it's a strong signal they think he's not got long left. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoverAndOut 3,472 Posted January 1, 2021 5 minutes ago, NotTheNagsHeadReading said: That was enough for me; if the BBC are running with that sort of commentary with their exceptional sources, you'd assume it's a strong signal they think he's not got long left. So, having posted that, guess who didn't include him on his 2021 predicted list... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Imelda 605 Posted January 1, 2021 6 minutes ago, RoverAndOut said: So, having posted that, guess who didn't include him on his 2021 predicted list... To be fair I omitted him from DDP, just to get the average age down a bit. Got him in my Shadow 50 though! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bentrovato 995 Posted January 1, 2021 Has he threatened a fatwa yet for finding he is on this site and list? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jasper de Havilland 6 Posted January 31, 2021 Much like with the Queen, I can say with absolute certainty that he will be alive and OK on January 1st, 2022. Sure, you never know, but I will be proven right in about 11 months. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tane Kanaka 2 Posted May 18, 2021 I am concerned for Ali's health Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tane Kanaka 2 Posted May 18, 2021 On 31/01/2021 at 02:46, Jasper de Havilland said: Much like with the Queen, I can say with absolute certainty that he will be alive and OK on January 1st, 2022. Sure, you never know, but I will be proven right in about 11 months. Ok Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,013 Posted May 21, 2021 On 18/05/2021 at 17:41, Tane Kanaka said: I am concerned for Ali's health I am concerned about your ability to post on DL in the very near future. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites