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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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France Bolsters Mediterranean Presence Amid Rising Tensions

 

French President Emmanuel Macron delivers a speech next to the submarine 'Le Temeraire' (The Temerarious) at the nuclear submarines Navy base Ile Longue 


A French frigate is set to arrive in Cypriot waters as President Emmanuel Macron orders the deployment of the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle to the Mediterranean, marking a significant escalation in France’s regional military posture. 

The move follows a recent drone strike on Cyprus, prompting France to reinforce the island’s defenses with additional air‑defense assets and naval support. Macron emphasized the need to protect European partners and maintain stability as conflict in the Middle East intensifies. The Charles de Gaulle, accompanied by its air wing and escorting frigates, has been directed to reposition from the Baltic Sea to the Mediterranean to support allied operations and deter further threats. 

French officials underscored that these deployments reflect a broader commitment to safeguarding regional security as tensions rise following US‑Israeli airstrikes on Iran. Macron warned of the risk of the conflict spilling over into Europe and affirmed France’s readiness to continue its defensive efforts as long as necessary. 

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