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Tehran Signals Defiance as Supreme Leader Vows Retaliation and Strait Closure

  A man holds a picture of Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, while people attend a funeral ceremony for the Iranian military commanders who were killed in strikes, in Tehran Iran’s Supreme Leader issued his first public remarks following the deaths of senior Iranian commanders, vowing that the country will “avenge the martyrs” and maintain the closure of the strategic Strait of Hormuz until what he described as “justice” is served. His comments, delivered during a nationally broadcast address, underscore a sharp escalation in rhetoric at a moment of heightened regional tension. The Supreme Leader framed the recent losses as sacrifices in the defense of Iran’s sovereignty, promising that those responsible “will face consequences.” He also reaffirmed Iran’s decision to keep the Strait closed, a move that has already disrupted global shipping routes and rattled energy markets. The strait, one of the world’s most critical chokepoints for oil transport, has long been a flas...
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Night of Bombardment Forces Gaza Families to Flee as Israelis Rally for Hostage Release

 

A Palestinian woman carries a child, as they inspect the site of an overnight Israeli strike on a house, in Gaza City, August 26, 2025.


After a night of intense Israeli aerial and tank shelling on the outskirts of Gaza City, more Palestinian families have fled their homes, seeking safety further west or south in the enclave. Strikes hit neighborhoods including Sabra, Shejaia, Tuffah, and Jabalia, destroying roads and houses. Local health officials reported at least 34 deaths overnight, with 18 in the Gaza City area.

The Israeli military says its operations target weapons caches and tunnels used by militants, while preparing for what it calls a final offensive against Hamas in Gaza City. The bombardment came a day after an airstrike on Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis killed at least 20 people, including journalists.

In Israel, thousands took part in a “Day of Disruption,” blocking roads and gathering outside defense headquarters to demand the release of hostages and an end to the war. Families of captives criticized the government for lacking a clear strategy, nearly two years into the conflict.

The war, which began on October 7, 2023, has killed tens of thousands of Palestinians and displaced nearly the entire population of Gaza, deepening an already dire humanitarian crisis.

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