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Mojtaba Khamenei: The Rise of Iran’s New Supreme Leader

                      A picture of Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is displayed on a screen in Tehran Mojtaba Khamenei, 56, has emerged as Iran’s new supreme leader following the assassination of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in joint U.S.–Israeli strikes. His appointment by the Assembly of Experts comes at a moment of profound crisis for Iran, as the country faces regional war, internal instability, and intense international scrutiny.  A Secretive Heir With Deep Establishment Ties Mojtaba, long considered influential behind the scenes, is a mid-ranking cleric with strong connections to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). His political rise signals continuity of Iran’s hardline establishment, despite the country’s ideological discomfort with hereditary succession.  A Leader Shaped by Conflict and Loss His ascension comes amid the “Ramadan War,” during which he was reportedly wound...
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Pakistan and Afghanistan Enter Open Conflict as Major Cities Come Under Fire

 

                               Pakistan declares 'open war' with Afghanistan and launches strikes on Kabul


Pakistan has formally declared “open war” on Afghanistan after a dramatic escalation of cross‑border attacks, marking one of the most serious confrontations between the two neighbors in recent years. According to multiple reports, Pakistan launched airstrikes on major Afghan cities—including Kabul, Kandahar, and Paktia—following what it described as Afghan‑initiated assaults on Pakistani border positions.

Afghanistan’s Taliban-led government responded by claiming it had carried out retaliatory strikes on Pakistani territory, targeting military bases and strategic sites. Explosions were reported in several Pakistani cities, though Islamabad stated that these drone attacks caused no casualties.

Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said the country had “run out of patience”, accusing the Taliban of harboring militants and destabilizing the region. Afghan officials, meanwhile, insisted their operations were a direct response to Pakistani incursions along the Durand Line. Both sides report heavy losses, though casualty figures remain unverified and sharply disputed. 

The situation continues to evolve rapidly, with fighting reported near key border crossings and fears rising that the conflict could widen if diplomatic channels fail.

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