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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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US, Colombia Reach Agreement on Deportations; Tariffs and Sanctions Suspended

 

The United States and Colombia have reached a significant agreement regarding deportations, averting a potential trade war. The White House announced on Sunday that Colombia agreed to accept deported migrants on U.S. military aircraft, reversing its earlier refusal. In response, the U.S. has decided to hold off on imposing threatened tariffs and sanctions.

President Donald Trump had initially threatened 25% tariffs on Colombian goods and other sanctions after Colombia declined to accept deportation flights. However, Colombian President Gustavo Petro agreed to accept the migrants, ensuring that the tariffs and sanctions will remain on hold.

Colombian Foreign Minister Luis Gilberto Murillo stated, "We have overcome the impasse with the U.S. government. The Colombian government has also prepared the presidential plane to facilitate the return of deported Colombians.

The agreement highlights the importance of cooperation between the two nations, with Colombia being the third-largest U.S. trading partner in Latin America. The U.S. is Colombia's largest trading partner, with a significant trade relationship established by a 2006 free trade agreement.

The White House emphasized that this agreement demonstrates America's respected position on the global stage and expects other nations to cooperate in accepting deported citizens.




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