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Lebanon Seeks to Distance State from Hezbollah After Cyprus Drone Incident

                                                         File photo: Youssef Ragg Lebanon has urged Cypriot authorities and the public not to conflate the Lebanese state with Hezbollah following a drone strike that originated from Lebanese territory and hit Cyprus six days earlier. Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Raggi emphasized that the attack was carried out independently by Hezbollah and does not reflect the policies, values, or intentions of the Lebanese government.  Raggi stressed that Lebanon rejects any attempt to use its territory for external agendas and reiterated that Hezbollah’s actions fall outside the state’s legal authority. He called on Cyprus to distinguish between the official Lebanese government and groups operating autonomously, noting that Lebanon has consistently affirmed its sovereignty ...
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Mojtaba Khamenei Takes Helm as Iran’s New Supreme Leader Amid Turmoil

 

                Mojtaba Khamenei, the second son of Iran's former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei


Iran has officially named Mojtaba Khamenei, the second son of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as the country’s new supreme leader, marking a historic and controversial moment for the Islamic Republic. The decision, announced by Iranian state media, comes just over a week after Ali Khamenei was killed in joint U.S.–Israeli strikes, an event that has plunged the nation into political uncertainty and heightened regional tensions. 

Mojtaba Khamenei, a mid-ranking cleric long known for his behind-the-scenes influence, has never held elected office but has cultivated deep ties within Iran’s security establishment, particularly the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. His appointment by the Assembly of Experts signals a push for continuity within the ruling elite, despite the Islamic Republic’s ideological discomfort with hereditary succession. 

The transition unfolds as Iran faces one of the most significant threats to its stability in decades, with ongoing military strikes, internal power struggles, and international scrutiny. Whether Mojtaba’s leadership will consolidate authority or intensify existing fractures remains an open question as the nation navigates this volatile chapter. 

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