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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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Futures Slip Again as Markets Brace for More Volatility After Davos

 

U.S. stock futures edged lower early Wednesday, extending the unease that followed a sharp sell‑off in the previous session. Dow futures dipped, S&P 500 futures softened, and Nasdaq futures also slipped as investors continued to process the market’s sudden shift in sentiment.

The downturn comes on the heels of President Donald Trump’s appearance at the World Economic Forum in Davos. His remarks, delivered against a backdrop of global uncertainty, did little to calm investors already rattled by geopolitical tensions and renewed concerns about the economic outlook.

Tuesday’s sell‑off marked one of the most turbulent trading days in recent months, driven by a flight to safety and heightened anxiety across global markets. With futures pointing lower again, traders appear to be bracing for another cautious session as they look for signs of stability.


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