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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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UK to Recognise Palestinian State After Trump’s Departure, Starmer to Announce Before UN Summit



Britain is set to formally recognise a Palestinian state this weekend, with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer expected to make the announcement once U.S. President Donald Trump concludes his state visit.

The move, timed to avoid overshadowing a joint press conference at Chequers, comes ahead of next week’s United Nations General Assembly, where other nations including France, Canada, and Australia are also preparing similar declarations.

Starmer had warned in July that recognition would proceed unless Israel agreed to a ceasefire, revived prospects for a two-state solution, and halted annexation of the West Bank — conditions that remain unmet amid Israel’s ongoing military offensive in Gaza.

The decision risks further straining relations with Washington, which has voiced strong opposition, warning it could be seen as rewarding Hamas. Israel has also condemned the move, while Labour MPs and international allies have urged swift action to preserve the viability of a two-state solution.


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