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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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Bolsonaro Arrested in Brasília Before Supporters’ Vigil

 

A supporter of Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro holds a Brazilian flag, outside the Brazilian Federal Police Regional Headquarters, where Bolsonaro was taken after being placed in police custody as a preventative measure.


Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro was taken into federal police custody on Saturday, just days before he was set to begin serving a 27-year prison sentence for plotting a coup attempt following his 2022 election defeat. The arrest occurred in Brasília, where supporters had planned a vigil outside his residence.

Bolsonaro had been under house arrest since August, confined to his home while appealing a Supreme Court conviction. Justice Alexandre de Moraes, who oversees the case, ordered the detention citing concerns that a gathering of supporters could obstruct police monitoring. Authorities also noted evidence of tampering with Bolsonaro’s electronic ankle bracelet, raising suspicions of a possible escape attempt.

The former president’s lawyer, Celso Vilardi, confirmed the detention but did not provide further details. Federal police reported that Bolsonaro underwent intake examinations after being transferred to their headquarters. The arrest marks the end of months of house arrest and intensifies political tensions in Brazil, where Bolsonaro’s supporters continue to call for amnesty for those convicted in connection with the January 8, 2023 riots.

Bolsonaro, who governed Brazil from 2019 to 2022, was convicted earlier this year of attempting to overturn the election results to block Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva from taking office. His sentence of 27 years reflects the severity of the charges, including plotting to remain in power through undemocratic means.

The detention has sparked a storm on social media and mobilized rallies among his loyal base. Meanwhile, Brazil’s judiciary insists the arrest was necessary to prevent flight risk and ensure compliance with court rulings.


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