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Mojtaba Khamenei: The Rise of Iran’s New Supreme Leader

                      A picture of Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is displayed on a screen in Tehran Mojtaba Khamenei, 56, has emerged as Iran’s new supreme leader following the assassination of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in joint U.S.–Israeli strikes. His appointment by the Assembly of Experts comes at a moment of profound crisis for Iran, as the country faces regional war, internal instability, and intense international scrutiny.  A Secretive Heir With Deep Establishment Ties Mojtaba, long considered influential behind the scenes, is a mid-ranking cleric with strong connections to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). His political rise signals continuity of Iran’s hardline establishment, despite the country’s ideological discomfort with hereditary succession.  A Leader Shaped by Conflict and Loss His ascension comes amid the “Ramadan War,” during which he was reportedly wound...
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Trump Pushes for a "Real End" to Iran's Nuclear Program Amid Rising Tensions

U.S. President Donald Trump has reiterated his stance on Iran’s nuclear ambitions, stating that he seeks a "real end" to the issue rather than a temporary ceasefire. His comments come as the conflict between Israel and Iran escalates, with airstrikes and missile exchanges intensifying.

Speaking aboard Air Force One after departing early from the G7 summit in Canada, Trump emphasized that Iran must "give up entirely" on its nuclear program. He dismissed claims that his return to Washington was related to ceasefire negotiations, asserting that his focus is on a broader resolution. 

The ongoing hostilities between Israel and Iran have raised concerns among world leaders, with calls for de-escalation growing louder. Trump has hinted at the possibility of sending senior officials, including U.S. Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff or Vice President JD Vance, to engage with Iranian representatives. However, he remains firm in his position that Iran "cannot have a nuclear weapon".

As tensions continue to rise, the international community watches closely to see whether diplomatic efforts will lead to a resolution or if the conflict will further escalate.

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