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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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Zelenskiy Warns of Escalation as Geneva Talks Approach

                                            Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has cautioned that Russia may be preparing a new round of large‑scale strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure just days before peace negotiations resume in Geneva. He said recent intelligence points to intensified Russian activity around key power facilities, raising concerns that Moscow intends to apply additional pressure ahead of the talks.

Zelenskiy urged Ukraine’s partners to accelerate air‑defense support, stressing that protecting the country’s grid remains essential as winter conditions persist. The warning adds a tense backdrop to the upcoming diplomatic discussions, where negotiators are expected to address security guarantees, territorial issues, and humanitarian concerns. Despite the looming threat, Kyiv maintains that it will enter the Geneva talks committed to pursuing a durable and just peace.


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