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U.S. Officials Say Iran’s New Supreme Leader Gravely Wounded Amid Escalating Conflict

Protesters hold posters of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his son, Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, during a protest marking al-Quds Day (Jerusalem Day), after Friday prayers at Fatih Mosque in Istanbul. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has confirmed that Iran’s newly appointed Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei , was seriously wounded and likely disfigured during the opening phase of U.S. and Israeli military strikes. Speaking at a Pentagon briefing, Hegseth described Iran’s leadership as “desperate and hiding,” asserting that Khamenei has gone underground following injuries sustained in the attacks.  Reports from multiple outlets indicate that Khamenei has not appeared publicly since the conflict began, fueling speculation about the severity of his condition. Some accounts suggest he may have suffered catastrophic injuries, including the loss of a limb and a possible coma, after an airstrike that also killed members of his family.  U.S....

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AtkinsRéalis to Divest Stake in Highway 407 ETR Toll Road

 

AtkinsRéalis Group Inc., formerly known as SNC-Lavalin, has announced its intention to sell its 6.76% stake in 407 International Inc., the company that owns the Highway 407 ETR toll highway north of Toronto. This strategic move is part of AtkinsRéalis’ focus on its engineering services and nuclear businesses. The other major stakeholders in the toll highway are the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (with a 50.01% stake) and Cintra Global S.E. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Ferrovial S.A., holding 43.23%).

AtkinsRéalis aims to pursue margin expansion and growth, including investments in rapidly growing markets. These initiatives involve engineering services across the U.S., leveraging their nuclear expertise, and exploring accretive mergers and acquisitions.


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