# Ayatollah on The No Agenda Show

Ayatollah comes up in 21 chapters across 21 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from September 2013 to July 2026.

- **Chapters:** 21
- **Episodes:** 21
- **Discussed:** September 2013 – July 2026
- **Related topics:** [Iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [Twitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter.md), [Israel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/israel.md), [Regime Change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/regime-change.md), [China](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [Cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [Fatwa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fatwa.md), [Iran Deal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran-deal.md), [Tehran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tehran.md), [Arab Spring](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arab-spring.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 21

### Iran Supreme Leader Revenge, Strait of Hormuz Deadline

- **Episode:** [1885: Adult Day Care](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1885-adult-day-care.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-12
- **Time:** 1:31:28–1:32:45
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1885-adult-day-care/chapter/iran-supreme-leader-revenge-strait-of-hormuz-deadline.md

Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has called for the assassination of U.S. and Israeli leaders in revenge for the death of his father, Ali Khamenei, who was killed in an airstrike in February. This statement coincides with a U.S.-imposed deadline for Iran to guarantee freedom of shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The situation is described as a "tit-for-tat" escalation that threatens global oil prices.

Keywords: [ayatollah khamenei](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ayatollah-khamenei.md), [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [strait of hormuz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/strait-of-hormuz.md), [fatwa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fatwa.md), [assassination](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/assassination.md)

### Spring Break 2026, Cultural Literacy and the Ayatollah

- **Episode:** [1854: Rackout](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1854-rackout.md)
- **Published:** 2026-03-26
- **Time:** 41:30–49:59
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1854-rackout/chapter/spring-break-2026-cultural-literacy-and-the-ayatollah.md

A man-on-the-street segment from Fort Lauderdale features college students during Spring Break 2026 discussing their party habits. The footage reveals a significant lack of geopolitical awareness, as several students from major universities are unfamiliar with the term "Ayatollah" or the current conflict in Iran. Despite the lack of cultural literacy, the observation is made that these students represent a carefree American youth envied by peers globally.

Keywords: [jesse watters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jesse-watters.md), [fort lauderdale](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fort-lauderdale.md), [ohio state university](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ohio-state-university.md), [ayatollah](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ayatollah.md), [venezuela](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/venezuela.md), [spring break](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spring-break.md)

### Iranian Diaspora in California, Religious Demographics

- **Episode:** [1850: Error Bars](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1850-error-bars.md)
- **Published:** 2026-03-12
- **Time:** 35:15–36:58
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1850-error-bars/chapter/iranian-diaspora-in-california-religious-demographics.md

The hosts discuss the Iranian population in Los Angeles, noting that many are "Persians" who fled the 1979 revolution. They emphasize that this diaspora includes many Jewish and Christian Iranians who were persecuted by the Ayatollah's regime and should not be viewed as a collective security threat.

Keywords: persians, [los angeles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/los-angeles.md), iranian jews, iranian christians, [ayatollah](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ayatollah.md)

### Iran Leadership Vacuum, Assassinations and Potential Successors

- **Episode:** [1849: Hose Water](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1849-hose-water.md)
- **Published:** 2026-03-08
- **Time:** 1:23:01–1:27:14
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1849-hose-water/chapter/iran-leadership-vacuum-assassinations-and-potential-successors.md

President Trump discusses the military success in Iran but expresses concern over the lack of a viable successor, noting that many potential leaders have been killed. He mentions that the "radical lunatics" currently in power are being eliminated, but he is wary of a "worst-case scenario" where a new leader is equally hostile. The hosts discuss the tactical shift where Iranian leaders avoid technology following the "pager attacks," only to be targeted during in-person meetings.

Keywords: ayatollah ali khamenei, [regime change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/regime-change.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [scaramucci](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scaramucci.md), pager attack, [reza pahlavi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reza-pahlavi.md)

### Lindsey Graham, The "Mothership of Terrorism" Speech

- **Episode:** [1847: Off-Ramp](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1847-off-ramp.md)
- **Published:** 2026-03-01
- **Time:** 1:18:45–1:22:07
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1847-off-ramp/chapter/lindsey-graham-the-mothership-of-terrorism-speech.md

Senator Lindsey Graham appears on "Meet the Press" to declare that the "mothership of terrorism" is sinking following the death of the Iranian leader. Graham praises the military plan developed by Admiral Cooper and emphasizes that the goal is to eliminate Iran's ability to sponsor global terrorism. The hosts mock Graham's delivery, suggesting he was overly rehearsed or nervous during the interview.

Keywords: [lindsey graham](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lindsey-graham.md), [meet the press](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meet-the-press.md), [kristen welker](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kristen-welker.md), [ayatollah](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ayatollah.md), admiral cooper, [boeing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boeing.md)

### Ayatollah Khamenei's Response and War Crime Legal Analysis

- **Episode:** [1777: Java Shack](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1777-java-shack.md)
- **Published:** 2025-06-29
- **Time:** 56:07–59:36
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1777-java-shack/chapter/ayatollah-khamenei-s-response-and-war-crime-legal-analysis.md

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei dismisses the impact of U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, calling the reports exaggerated. Meanwhile, CIA Director John Ratcliffe maintains that key sites were destroyed despite the nuclear program not being fully eliminated. A legal summary provided by a former JAG officer concludes that the strikes did not constitute a war crime under the Geneva Convention.

Keywords: ayatollah ali khamenei, [pete hegseth](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pete-hegseth.md), [john ratcliffe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-ratcliffe.md), [geneva convention](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/geneva-convention.md), [war crimes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/war-crimes.md)

### Ayatollah Khamenei, Iranian Regime Theater Theory

- **Episode:** [1775: Boomer Benefits](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1775-boomer-benefits.md)
- **Published:** 2025-06-22
- **Time:** 45:16–47:01
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1775-boomer-benefits/chapter/ayatollah-khamenei-iranian-regime-theater-theory.md

A theory is proposed that the recent strikes and assassinations of Iranian officials might be a coordinated effort between the U.S., Israel, and the Ayatollah to purge hardline military elements. This "theater" would serve to rearrange Iranian power structures and remove Chinese influence from the region. The hosts suggest that the Iranian leadership and Western intelligence may be working toward shared goals behind the scenes.

Keywords: [ayatollah khamenei](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ayatollah-khamenei.md), [qasem soleimani](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/qasem-soleimani.md), [regime change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/regime-change.md), [israel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/israel.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [conspiracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/conspiracy.md)

### Geopolitical Motives, Rushdie Fatwa Reinstatement

- **Episode:** [1477: Hunger Stones](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1477-hunger-stones.md)
- **Published:** 2022-08-14
- **Time:** 2:23:14–2:28:52
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1477-hunger-stones/chapter/geopolitical-motives-rushdie-fatwa-reinstatement.md

The hosts speculate that the attack on Salman Rushdie may be leveraged by political factions opposed to the Iran nuclear deal. They note that Iran's current leadership reaffirmed the fatwa as recently as 2019 on social media, suggesting the threat never truly dissipated.

Keywords: [salman rushdie](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/salman-rushdie.md), [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [fatwa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fatwa.md), [twitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter.md), [ayatollah khamenei](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ayatollah-khamenei.md)

### Iranian Hostage Crisis and Regime Change Strategy

- **Episode:** [993: Let Them Speak #1](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/993-let-them-speak-1.md)
- **Published:** 2022-01-09
- **Time:** 1:07:06–1:09:55
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/993-let-them-speak-1/chapter/iranian-hostage-crisis-and-regime-change-strategy.md

Pieczenik discusses the lead-up to the Iranian Revolution, claiming he warned the State Department to evacuate the embassy months before the hostage crisis. He resigned after refusing to join a delegation to see Ayatollah Khomeini. Following his resignation, he worked at the RAND Corporation to develop formal strategies for military, political, and cultural regime change.

Keywords: [ayatollah khomeini](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ayatollah-khomeini.md), cyrus vance, [zbigniew brzezinski](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zbigniew-brzezinski.md), [rand corporation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rand-corporation.md), [regime change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/regime-change.md)

### Iran Presidential Election, Ebrahim Raisi Victory

- **Episode:** [1357: Quantum Supremacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1357-quantum-supremacy.md)
- **Published:** 2021-06-20
- **Time:** 2:25:49–2:31:48
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1357-quantum-supremacy/chapter/iran-presidential-election-ebrahim-raisi-victory.md

Ebrahim Raisi has won the Iranian presidential election in a "convincing fashion" after the Guardian Council disqualified his most serious rivals. Raisi, a hardline cleric and judge, is a protege of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. While the president manages the economy, the Supreme Leader remains the ultimate "CEO" of Iranian policy, particularly regarding the 2015 nuclear deal.

Keywords: [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [ebrahim raisi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ebrahim-raisi.md), [ayatollah khamenei](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ayatollah-khamenei.md), [tehran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tehran.md), [nuclear deal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nuclear-deal.md)

### Iranian Cleric Vaccine Claims, Gospel Singer Anecdote

- **Episode:** [1320: Quarantine Dodgers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1320-quarantine-dodgers.md)
- **Published:** 2021-02-11
- **Time:** 1:18:08–1:19:51
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1320-quarantine-dodgers/chapter/iranian-cleric-vaccine-claims-gospel-singer-anecdote.md

An Iranian cleric, Ayatollah Abbas Tabrizian, claimed on Telegram that the COVID-19 vaccine turns people into homosexuals. This leads to a personal anecdote about a dinner with "No Agenda married gays" and a former gospel singer who left the industry after being outed.

Keywords: ayatollah abbas tabrizian, [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [vaccine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine.md), [homosexuality](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homosexuality.md), jake and tom

### Section 230 Reform and Kayleigh McEnany's Press Briefing

- **Episode:** [1265: Ear Trumpet](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1265-ear-trumpet.md)
- **Published:** 2020-08-02
- **Time:** 28:51–36:32
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1265-ear-trumpet/chapter/section-230-reform-and-kayleigh-mcenany-s-press-briefing.md

White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany confirms the administration is submitting a petition to the FCC to clarify Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. The move follows a New York Post report by Ebony Bowden regarding Twitter's refusal to remove tweets from Iran's Supreme Leader while simultaneously flagging President Trump's posts. The proposed regulatory changes aim to hold social media companies liable as publishers if they engage in political censorship or editorializing.

Keywords: [section 230](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/section-230.md), [kayleigh mcenany](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kayleigh-mcenany.md), [fcc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fcc.md), [twitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter.md), [ayatollah khomeini](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ayatollah-khomeini.md), ebony bowden, [new york post](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-post.md)

### Twitter Bias, China and the Ayatollah

- **Episode:** [1247: Masks are Love](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1247-masks-are-love.md)
- **Published:** 2020-06-04
- **Time:** 1:33:32–1:38:08
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1247-masks-are-love/chapter/twitter-bias-china-and-the-ayatollah.md

Kayleigh McEnany highlights Twitter's alleged bias by comparing the platform's rapid fact-checking of President Trump to its reluctance to label misinformation from Chinese officials or the Ayatollah of Iran. The White House argues that Twitter allows foreign adversaries to spread conspiracy theories about the coronavirus while aggressively targeting American conservative speech.

Keywords: [twitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [ayatollah khomeini](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ayatollah-khomeini.md), [bias](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bias.md), [coronavirus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/coronavirus.md)

### Iran Protests and Economic Instability Over Food Prices

- **Episode:** [995: Missile by Nike](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/995-missile-by-nike.md)
- **Published:** 2018-01-02
- **Time:** 16:44–21:17
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/995-missile-by-nike/chapter/iran-protests-and-economic-instability-over-food-prices.md

Spontaneous protests erupted in Tehran and other Iranian cities, initially triggered by a 40% overnight increase in the price of eggs and poultry. While the Iranian government blames foreign interference and social media coordination, the unrest is linked to broader economic desperation and rising inflation. Comparisons are drawn to the bread riots that preceded the Arab Spring.

Keywords: [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [tehran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tehran.md), [ayatollah khamenei](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ayatollah-khamenei.md), [egg prices](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/egg-prices.md), [arab spring](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/arab-spring.md)

### Ted Cruz on Iran Deal and Republican Infighting

- **Episode:** [757: Dairy Air](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/757-dairy-air.md)
- **Published:** 2015-09-17
- **Time:** 1:33:48–1:35:36
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/757-dairy-air/chapter/ted-cruz-on-iran-deal-and-republican-infighting.md

Senator Ted Cruz attacked the Obama administration's nuclear deal with Iran, claiming it would make the U.S. the "world's leading financier of radical Islamic terrorism." The debate also highlighted juvenile infighting among candidates, with Carly Fiorina reportedly demanding her turn to speak in the background. Meanwhile, the Democratic primary sees Bernie Sanders gaining traction as a self-described socialist, challenging Hillary Clinton's presumed path to the nomination.

Keywords: [ted cruz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ted-cruz.md), [iran deal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran-deal.md), [ayatollah khamenei](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ayatollah-khamenei.md), [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [bernie sanders](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bernie-sanders.md)

### John Kerry and the Iran Nuclear Deal Negotiations

- **Episode:** [742: A.Q. in the Maghrim](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/742-a-q-in-the-maghrim.md)
- **Published:** 2015-07-26
- **Time:** 1:38:52–1:44:36
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/742-a-q-in-the-maghrim/chapter/john-kerry-and-the-iran-nuclear-deal-negotiations.md

Secretary of State John Kerry testifies before the Senate regarding the Iran nuclear deal. He argues that the deal is a global agreement approved by the UN Security Council and that walking away would be a "fantasy." Kerry also warns that a unilateral military strike by Israel would be a "huge mistake" and could lead to an all-out war and the "annihilation" of Iran.

Keywords: [john kerry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-kerry.md), [iran deal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran-deal.md), [ayatollah khamenei](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ayatollah-khamenei.md), [uranium enrichment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uranium-enrichment.md), [israel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/israel.md)

### Ayatollah Khamenei Speech, U.S. Foreign Policy Criticism

- **Episode:** [729: About Face!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/729-about-face.md)
- **Published:** 2015-06-11
- **Time:** 1:49:20–1:53:33
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/729-about-face/chapter/ayatollah-khamenei-speech-u-s-foreign-policy-criticism.md

Ayatollah Khamenei delivered a speech claiming that ISIS and Al-Qaeda are supported by the U.S. and Israel to destabilize the region. He compared the brutality of ISIS to that of the U.S. federal police against American citizens. Khamenei's rhetoric aligns with declassified documents suggesting the U.S. previously considered the rise of an "Islamic State" as a strategic tool against the Syrian government.

Keywords: [ayatollah khamenei](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ayatollah-khamenei.md), [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [isis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isis.md), [israel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/israel.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), death to america

### Middle East Rebelization and Iran Nuclear Inspections

- **Episode:** [723: Axe Man](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/723-axe-man.md)
- **Published:** 2015-05-25
- **Time:** 2:30:43–2:34:39
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/723-axe-man/chapter/middle-east-rebelization-and-iran-nuclear-inspections.md

Ayatollah Khamenei has set a "red line" in nuclear negotiations, refusing to allow international inspectors to interview Iranian scientists or access military sites. Meanwhile, ISIS has seized the ancient city of Palmyra in Syria, and Iran has diverted a humanitarian ship to Djibouti to avoid a confrontation with Saudi Arabia near Yemen. The hosts argue these events are part of a "rebelization" strategy to destabilize the region and secure oil interests.

Keywords: [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [saudi arabia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/saudi-arabia.md), [nuclear talks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nuclear-talks.md), [ayatollah khamenei](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ayatollah-khamenei.md), [palmyra](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/palmyra.md), [yemen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/yemen.md)

### Vice Media Obama Interview and the Cotton Letter

- **Episode:** [704: Faschtech](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/704-faschtech.md)
- **Published:** 2015-03-15
- **Time:** 33:04–38:33
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/704-faschtech/chapter/vice-media-obama-interview-and-the-cotton-letter.md

Vice Media is set to release a high-production interview with President Barack Obama, which includes discussions on climate change, marijuana legalization, and the controversial letter sent by 47 Republican senators to Iran. The letter, led by Senator Tom Cotton, warns the Iranian leadership that any nuclear deal could be revoked by a future president. The hosts discuss the breakdown in trust between Obama and House Speaker John Boehner as a backdrop to this legislative interference.

Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [vice media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vice-media.md), [tom cotton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tom-cotton.md), [ayatollah](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ayatollah.md), [republicans](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/republicans.md), [john boehner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-boehner.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md)

### Benjamin Netanyahu, Congress Speech and Tweets

- **Episode:** [701: Oatmeal](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/701-oatmeal.md)
- **Published:** 2015-03-05
- **Time:** 1:54:43–1:57:35
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/701-oatmeal/chapter/benjamin-netanyahu-congress-speech-and-tweets.md

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the U.S. Congress, warning of the threat posed by Iran. Netanyahu highlighted the Iranian Supreme Leader's use of Twitter to call for the annihilation of Israel. The hosts mock Netanyahu's focus on "tweets" as a primary security concern and his dramatic rhetorical style.

Keywords: [benjamin netanyahu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/benjamin-netanyahu.md), [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [ayatollah khomeini](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ayatollah-khomeini.md), [twitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter.md), [nuclear weapon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nuclear-weapon.md), [congress](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/congress.md)

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