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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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Overnight Strikes Rock Gaza City as Israel Pushes Ahead with Offensive Plans

 

In the early hours of Thursday, Israeli forces launched a wave of air and artillery strikes on Gaza City, marking the opening phase of a long-anticipated military offensive. The bombardment targeted multiple neighborhoods, including areas to the northwest and southeast, as the Israeli government confirmed the call-up of 60,000 reservists to support the campaign.

The operation comes despite mounting international condemnation and warnings from humanitarian agencies about the worsening crisis in the enclave. Hospitals in Gaza City are already operating at nearly triple their capacity, struggling to treat a surge of trauma cases amid dwindling resources.

Residents described a night of relentless explosions, with homes shaking under the impact of strikes and the sound of ambulances echoing through the streets. Many civilians, already displaced by earlier fighting, now face the grim choice of staying in targeted areas or fleeing to overcrowded shelters.

The escalation also casts doubt over ongoing ceasefire efforts, as Hamas has signaled acceptance of a new truce proposal, but Israel has yet to formally respond. With tensions high and humanitarian conditions deteriorating, the coming days are expected to be pivotal in determining whether the conflict intensifies or shifts toward negotiation.

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