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Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei "far more" likely to seek nuke weapons than father: Report

US intelligence agencies assess Iran's new Supreme Leader is more open to nuclear arms. Mojtaba Khamenei displays fewer reservations than his predecessor, Ali Khamenei. Iran has relocated centrifuges to a fortified underground complex near Natanz. Tehran denies IAEA inspectors entry to this highly secure location. Regional friction has intensified following…

The Economic Times

Iran’s foreign minister describes moment of attack that killed Khamenei

Abbas Araghchi says he has kept on the move since being pulled from rubble after strike on first day of war

The Guardian - UK

An emerging Iran-Pakistan ‘Axis of Sympathy’ is reshaping southwest Asia’s power structures

Earlier this month, the Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was buried in his hometown of Mashhad after a four-day ceremony. Many international delegations were present, but each country will have chosen their representatives with the utmost care. Sending high-ranking officials would go beyond mere diplomatic courtesy, and possibly…

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US renews strikes on Iran after two military personnel killed by Iranian attack

In a significant escalation, the United States has executed its eighth consecutive night of airstrikes targeting crucial Iranian military installations, specifically coastal surveillance and air defense systems. Iran's counter-response included drone strikes on U.S. military assets stationed in Kuwait. Additionally, Kuwait and Bahrain successfully intercepted Iranian missiles and drones. This…

The Economic Times

US Iran war: IRGC claims interception of US MQ-9 drone over Khuzestan region's Ahvaz

Iran's Revolutionary Guard intercepted and destroyed a US MQ-9 drone in Ahvaz. This incident occurred amid escalating regional hostilities and retaliatory strikes by US Central Command. American forces conducted strikes targeting Iranian military facilities and capabilities in the region. These actions were a response to attacks on US personnel in…

The Economic Times

Iran hardliners accuse leaders of 'soft coup' as US truce comes under fresh strain: Report

Iran's hardline factions accuse officials of staging a soft coup against leadership. President Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Araghchi faced public hostility after the Supreme Leader's funeral. Hardliners believe officials surrendered to the United States and ignored the new Supreme Leader. The fragile ceasefire with the United States is under renewed…

The Times of India

Was regime change happening in Iran? The story of a soft coup

Iranian hardliners believed a soft coup was underway during negotiations with United States. Visible leaders pursued a deal abroad while internal authority contests grew. The funeral of Ali Khamenei exposed deep divisions and hardline anger. Mojtaba Khamenei's absence fueled fears of power consolidation by other officials. This struggle between competing…

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'Blade to your throat': Iran hardliners warn of 'coup' against establishment

The United States and Iran have gone back to exchanging strikes that aimed infrastructure and military bases as the battle over Strait of Hormuz continues.

The Times of India

Trump Family Shown in Coffins on Chilling Iranian Billboard as Tehran Escalates Death Threats

Anti-US billboards depicting Donald Trump and his family have appeared in Tehran as the United States continues strikes against Iranian infrastructure. T

International Business Times UK

Why Iran shut the Strait of Hormuz after decades of holding back

US forces have struck hundreds of Iranian targets – including in the southern port city of Bandar Abbas – over three consecutive nights in a bid by the US president, Donald Trump, to regain some modicum of control over the Strait of Hormuz.

The Conversation

'Mojtaba Khamenei is 90% gone': Trump makes big claim as US-Iran conflict spirals out of control

US President Donald Trump claimed Iran's top military leadership is wiped out and successor Mojtaba Khamenei is "90% gone". Trump announced an "Iranian blockade" alongside transit fees for the Strait of Hormuz, sparking a sharp rejection from Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who insisted Tehran remains the waterway's guardian.

The Economic Times

The Guardian view on Trump and Tehran: everyone loses when the US and Iran overplay their hands

Editorial: Strikes and bluster on both sides, with Israel urging on Washington, are endangering the progress made

The Guardian - UK

'Who was the masked man?' Khamenei funeral mystery solved

A masked figure seen at the funeral of Iran’s slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, which fuelled speculation that his successor and son Mojtaba Khamenei had finally appeared in public, has been identified as the late leader's eldest grandson.

The Times of India

Iran newspaper lists Trump, European leaders as revenge targets

A conservative Iranian newspaper published a list of foreign leaders for revenge. This list was released after the killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Mojtaba Khamenei, his son, vowed retribution for the attacks. The infographic featured leaders from the US, Israel, and European nations. These individuals were identified as targets…

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Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei vows to avenge father's killing

Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, vowed national revenge for his father's assassination. He praised the massive funeral turnout as historic and enemy-breaking. Those responsible for the killing will not escape justice, he declared. He thanked millions for participating in funeral ceremonies across Iran and Iraq. Mojtaba Khamenei pledged to…

France 24

Trump and Iran's supreme leader trade threats as mediators try to save deal

US and Iranian leaders traded threats on Saturday, after exchanges of fire rocked an interim agreement aimed at ending the war. US President Donald Trump threatened further missile attacks against Iran, and Tehran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei vowed revenge for the killing of his father and predecessor, the late supreme…

Radio France Internationale

Iran strikes Gulf neighbours after new US attacks

Tehran announced it was closing the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday and launched missiles and drones at its Gulf neighbours, in retaliation for new US strikes following an attack by Iranian forces on a merchant vessel that was abandoned in flames by its crew.

The Economic Times

Mojtaba Khamenei's absence at Ali Khamenei funeral fuels questions over Iran's new leader

Mojtaba Khamenei's absence from his father's funeral raises health and security concerns. He was appointed supreme leader after his father's death in an airstrike. Analysts suggest he may delegate more power to the Revolutionary Guards. His leadership style is expected to differ significantly from his father's. This absence indicates underlying…

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‘Weaker’? Mojtaba Khamenei’s absence from father’s funeral may signal shifting role for Iran leader

Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has not been seen in public since he was wounded in the US-Israeli air strikes that killed his father and wife – even at their week-long funeral ceremonies this week. While his injuries and the threat of assassination could well have played a role…

The Economic Times

Iran will respond against Israel if infrastructure attacked: Security official

Iran's security chief warned of retaliation against Israel for infrastructure attacks. Renewed fighting between Iran and the United States escalated this week. US forces conducted extensive strikes targeting numerous military sites. Iran accused Washington of also hitting civilian infrastructure and reported casualties. Israel stated its readiness to resume military action…

The Times of India

Truce and fire: The ghost of Versailles haunts Trump. But is Iran overplaying its hand?

President Trump declared the June 17 ceasefire with Iran over, ordering fresh US strikes. Iran responded by targeting tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions. The conflict's tempo is now largely controlled by Iran's ability to disrupt oil shipments. Both sides face pressures, with neither in a decisive position…

The Times of India

Lego Trump funeral: Iranians target US president at Khamenei's burial

Iranian state media circulated a video showing a Lego doll depicting US President Donald Trump being set on fire, as mourners at Ali Khamenei's burial repeatedly called for Trump's death and burned effigies of the US leader. The burning of the effigy was a sympolic funeral given to the American…

The Times of India

From grocery truck to fighter jet: Inside Ali Khamenei's final journey

The body of Iran's slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has travelled across two countries over six days, moving by road, helicopter and fighter jet-escorted aircraft, and in one instance, a refrigerated truck carrying Finnish supermarket branding.

The Economic Times

New US, Iran fighting erupts ahead of Khamenei burial

New fighting erupted between the United States and Iran ahead of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's burial. Tehran targeted US regional allies while American strikes hit an Iranian nuclear power plant perimeter. This renewed hostility sparked concerns of a return to full-scale war after a recent ceasefire. Iran's army reported targeting…

The Guardian - UK

Extra Edition: Iran mourns Khamenei united against Trump – and uncertain of its future

In today’s bonus newsletter: As the six-day funeral comes to a close with the burial of the late supreme leader, his son Mojtaba Khamenei is yet to step out of the shadows

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