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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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Trump Threatens Tariffs as Canada Trade Deal Falters

Trump Signals Breakdown in U.S.-Canada Trade Talks

U.S. President Donald Trump announced Friday that a new trade deal with Canada may not materialize, suggesting that the northern neighbor could face steep tariffs instead of a negotiated agreement. Speaking to reporters outside the White House before departing for Scotland, Trump said, “We haven’t really had a lot of luck with Canada. I think Canada could be one where there’s just a tariff, not really a negotiation”.

This marks a significant shift in tone from earlier optimism. Trump has set an August 1 deadline to finalize trade deals with major partners, threatening to impose 35% tariffs on Canadian goods not compliant with the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). Currently, Canadian steel and aluminum already face 50% tariffs, while energy and potash are taxed at 10%.

Canadian officials, including Prime Minister Mark Carney and Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc, have acknowledged the difficulty of reaching a deal by the deadline. LeBlanc stated, “Canadians expect us to take the time necessary to get the best deal we can in the interest of Canadian workers”.

The proposed tariffs are part of Trump’s broader strategy to pressure trading partners into opening their markets. While deals with countries like Japan and the Philippines have been announced, Canada remains a sticking point.

As the deadline looms, uncertainty grows for Canadian industries, particularly in manufacturing and agriculture, which rely heavily on U.S. exports. The Canadian government has vowed to continue negotiations but emphasized that it will not rush into a deal that compromises national interests.


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