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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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Trump Threatens 200% Tariffs on French Wines After Macron Rejects ‘Board of Peace’

                                             President Emmanuel Macron  and President Donald Trump.

A new transatlantic flare‑up erupted after President Donald Trump warned that he may impose 200% tariffs on French wines and champagne in response to President Emmanuel Macron’s reported refusal to join Trump’s proposed Board of Peace initiative.

Trump reacted forcefully when told that Macron did not plan to participate in the U.S.-led body, which he has promoted as a vehicle for resolving global conflicts. He suggested that steep tariffs would quickly change the French president’s stance, adding that Macron “doesn’t have to join” but would feel the pressure if he stayed out.

French officials have indicated that France is not prepared to join the initiative “at this stage,” citing concerns about the board’s scope and the financial commitments involved. Drafts circulated to foreign governments describe a requirement for member states to contribute $1 billion to maintain long‑term participation.

The threat marks the latest in a long line of trade tensions between Washington and Paris, with French wine often serving as a symbolic pressure point. A tariff of the magnitude Trump floated would represent one of the most aggressive measures ever aimed at the industry.

Whether the warning signals a serious policy move or a negotiating tactic remains uncertain, but it has already stirred unease among European officials and wine producers who fear the economic fallout of a renewed trade clash.


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