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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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Metro Navigates Tariff Pressures as Supplier Price Hikes Mount

 

Metro Inc. is feeling the ripple effects of ongoing tariff disputes, with president and CEO Eric La Flèche revealing that tariffs and counter-tariffs now account for roughly 20% of supplier requests for price increases. The grocery chain has already approved hikes on about 3,000 SKUs, though La Flèche emphasized that overall food basket inflation remains in line with Statistics Canada’s 3.1% Consumer Price Index.

While the company would prefer inflation closer to 2%, La Flèche said Metro is negotiating aggressively to limit the impact on customers in an environment where shoppers are increasingly price-sensitive. Tariff-related cost pressures are also beginning to affect health and beauty products, prompting the retailer to explore alternative sourcing from other countries to maintain quality and control prices.

Despite these challenges, Metro posted a strong third-quarter performance, with profits rising to $323 million from $296.2 million a year earlier, and sales climbing to $6.87 billion. Same-store food sales grew 1.9%, while pharmacy sales jumped 5.5%. However, shares dipped 6.82% in midday trading, reflecting investor caution amid the inflationary headwinds.

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