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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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Starmer and Trump Showcase Unity, Sidestep Contentious Issues in UK Visit

U.S. President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer hold a press conference following their meeting at Chequers, near Aylesbury, Britain, September 18, 2025.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and U.S. President Donald Trump closed the latter’s unprecedented second state visit to the UK with a display of warmth and economic ambition, hailing a “renewed special relationship” while steering clear of divisive topics.

At Chequers, the leaders unveiled a record £150 billion ($205 billion) U.S. investment package into Britain — part of a wider £250 billion deal spanning technology, energy, and infrastructure. Major commitments include a tech pact with firms such as Microsoft, Nvidia, and OpenAI, alongside £100 billion from investment giant Blackstone. Starmer called the agreements “a signal of our determination to win this race together,” promising jobs, growth, and lower household bills.

Both leaders avoided clashes over Gaza, Ukraine, and steel tariffs, instead emphasising shared economic goals. Trump praised Starmer as a “tough negotiator” and described U.S.-UK ties as “unbreakable.” Questions over the late financier Jeffrey Epstein — linked to both Trump and Starmer’s recently dismissed U.S. ambassador — were deflected.

The visit, marked by royal pageantry and business diplomacy, leaves unresolved policy gaps but cements a narrative of transatlantic cooperation built on investment and mutual political benefit.


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