Overview

• Users on X have rediscovered tweets from over a decade ago that reveal Khamenei discussing childhood pranks, reading habits and personal reflections in SMS-style abbreviations.
• The resurfaced posts sharply contrast with his current feed, which is dominated by anti-Israel rhetoric and calls to arms in the escalating Israel-Iran war.
• One series of tweets offers advice on marital responsibilities, emphasizing that men should care for women’s emotional needs and respect them as “a flower.”
• Social media responses range from sarcastic memes mocking the playful tone to genuine praise for the marriage advice, with some dubbing him “Chad Ayatollah.”
• The timing of the rediscovery coincides with heightened tensions and airstrikes between Iran and Israel, amplifying public interest in the Supreme Leader’s unexpected personal insights.