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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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Diplomatic Chill: Israeli Envoy Criticizes Ottawa's Stance Under Carney

Ambassador of Israel to Canada Iddo Moed tours the convention floor the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries annual defence industry trade show CANSEC, in Ottawa, on Wednesday, May 28, 2025.

Relations between Canada and Israel have cooled significantly since Prime Minister Mark Carney assumed office, according to Israel’s ambassador to Canada, Iddo Moed. In a recent interview, Moed expressed concern over what he described as a “deterioration” in dialogue between the two governments, attributing the shift to Carney’s firm stance on the Gaza conflict and his support for Palestinian statehood.

Moed noted that since Carney’s election, there has been no direct communication between the Canadian prime minister and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He suggested that Ottawa’s co-signing of a joint statement with the UK and France in May—demanding an end to Israel’s military campaign in Gaza and threatening sanctions—marked a turning point in bilateral relations.

The ambassador also revealed that his office made multiple attempts to engage in consultations with the Carney administration, particularly around the recognition of a Palestinian state, but received no response. “My impression is that once the decision was made, there was no room for any further dialogue,” Moed said.

Despite the diplomatic strain, Moed emphasized that Israel has not escalated the issue to a formal protest. Meanwhile, former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert defended Carney’s approach, calling him a friend of Israel and supporting his pursuit of a two-state solution—an idea Netanyahu continues to reject.


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