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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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Trump, Starmer Show Unity on Global Issues but Split Over Palestinian State Recognition

 

                                   Trump and Starmer show unity but split on Palestinian state during London talks.


President Donald Trump acknowledged a rare policy rift with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday, saying the two leaders “have a disagreement” over the U.K.’s plan to formally recognize a Palestinian state.

Speaking at a joint press conference during his state visit to Britain, Trump reiterated his opposition to early recognition, stressing that the immediate priority should be the release of hostages held by Hamas and an end to the fighting in Gaza. “We have to have the hostages back immediately… one of our few disagreements,” he said.

Starmer, whose government is expected to move ahead with recognition in the coming days, insisted the decision was part of a broader strategy aimed at achieving “a safe and secure Israel” alongside “a viable Palestinian state”. He emphasized that Hamas, which the U.K. designates as a terrorist organization, would have no role in any future Palestinian governance.

The exchange marked one of the few public divergences during a visit otherwise focused on reaffirming the U.S.-U.K. alliance, announcing a $42 billion technology partnership, and coordinating positions on Ukraine and other global challenges.


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