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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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Disney Reinstates Jimmy Kimmel Live! After Backlash and FCC Pressure

 

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After nearly a week off the air, Jimmy Kimmel Live! is set to return to ABC following Disney’s reversal of its suspension. The late-night show was pulled after host Jimmy Kimmel made controversial remarks about the alleged assassin of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, sparking outrage from critics and a warning from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

Disney initially halted production, citing the need to avoid “further inflaming a tense situation at an emotional moment for our country.” However, mounting backlash—including boycotts of Disney+ and widespread criticism from lawmakers, celebrities, and free speech advocates—pushed the company to reconsider.

Over the weekend, Disney executives, including CEO Bob Iger, held discussions with Kimmel before announcing the show’s return. While Disney acknowledged Kimmel’s comments were “ill-timed and insensitive,” the company emphasized that the decision to bring him back was made in its own strategic interest rather than under direct political or regulatory pressure.

Kimmel is expected to address the controversy in his first monologue back, with many anticipating one of the most closely watched episodes of his career.


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