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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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Rising Tensions as Minneapolis Leaders Urge ICE to Leave After Fatal Shooting

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Public anger intensified in Minneapolis after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer fatally shot a man during an enforcement operation, prompting renewed calls from protesters and Democratic officials for federal agents to withdraw from the city.

Demonstrators gathered in the streets within hours of the incident, demanding accountability and questioning why federal immigration officers continue to conduct operations in Minneapolis. The shooting — the second fatal encounter involving federal immigration agents in the city in a short span — has deepened concerns about the tactics and oversight of these operations.

Local and state leaders voiced frustration, arguing that the presence of federal agents has escalated tensions rather than improved public safety. They urged the federal government to remove ICE personnel from Minnesota while investigations proceed.

Community groups say they plan to maintain pressure on city and state officials until meaningful changes are made and federal agents are no longer deployed in Minneapolis.

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