Iran Supreme Leader’s Decade-Old Feminist Posts Resurface Amid Israel Conflict

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is drawing widespread attention and mockery online after old social media posts resurfaced, revealing a surprisingly personal and progressive side as the Israel-Iran conflict intensifies. The decade-old posts, written in SMS-style abbreviations, touch on women's rights, relationship advice, support for Black Lives Matter, and anecdotes from his youth about being 'naughty&playful.' Social media users have reacted with humor and disbelief, dubbing him 'Wifeguyatollah Khamenei' and noting the stark contrast between his past liberal musings and his current hardline, anti-Israel rhetoric. The resurfaced posts appear at a tense moment, as Khamenei's regime faces existential threats from Israeli military strikes and U.S. intervention, with the leader recently issuing stern warnings against U.S. involvement. Despite the levity online, the context underscores the tension and high stakes of the ongoing regional conflict. The posts have sparked both amusement and a re-examination of Khamenei's public persona amid serious geopolitical developments.