UNBELIEVABLE: 2 - The Untold Story

Iran’s supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei fills 6 top military posts amid wartime leadership overhaul

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei has appointed six senior commanders to key positions in the country’s military establishment, filling top posts in the armed forces, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), IRGC Navy and Basij.

The Times of India · Aug 10

Iranian President shares key health update on Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei

Iran war news: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is healthy after a lengthy meeting. This comes amid reports of Khamenei's critical condition circulating in Israeli media. Iran also announced a sudden reshuffle at the top of its political and national-security establishment. Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr moved to…

The Economic Times · Aug 10

'Chess player' Iran says Hormuz stays shut until US pays up

Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson shot back that Iranians had "shown they are professional chess players" after Trump said he was "low-keying it" and likened talks with Tehran to a chess game.

Euronews · Aug 10

'Critical' no more? Iran shares surprise video of Mojtaba Khamenei

Days after Israeli media reported that Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was in critical condition and had been hospitalised, Iran’s semi-official Mehr News agency released an undated video showing him appearing to be in good health.

The Times of India · Aug 9

Iran releases undated video of Mojtaba Khamenei after reports of critical health

Iran released a video of Mojtaba Khamenei to counter health rumors circulating widely. Israeli media had claimed the Supreme Leader was in extremely critical condition. The video's release aims to negate mounting speculation about his health and whereabouts. President Pezeshkian acknowledged direct interaction with Khamenei is currently very difficult. International…

The Economic Times · Aug 9

Iran Sees Hormuz As Trump's Waterloo. That May Not Be The Case.

The strategy poses risk as the US war has heaped misery on Tehran on multiple counts. Strikes have decimated Iran's top leadership, navy and air force. Iran's own economy is in shambles and Iranians who hit the streets in protests months ago against the regime, could latch on to economic…

International Business Times · Aug 8

Iran supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei's absence deepens leadership mystery

Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei remains out of public view since his father's death. His written statements signal a hardline stance towards the United States. Reports suggest he was wounded in the same attack which killed his father. Questions about his health and whereabouts persist amid ongoing conflict. Senior…

The Economic Times · Aug 8

From Tehran’s walls to the world: Iran’s visual propaganda as an art of war (2/2)

Tehran at War (Part 2/2). In Iran, the war with the United States is also fought through enormous, state-sponsored posters. Murals transform walls into billboards advertising the official narrative, designed to carry the government's voice far beyond its borders. FRANCE 24 examines this visual strategy, shaped during the Islamic Revolution…

France 24 · Aug 8

Gravely injured, 'a voice in the dark', not in Iran: Where is Mojtaba Khamenei?

Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader, has stepped into one of the most powerful positions in the Islamic Republic after years of operating largely behind the scenes.

The Times of India · Aug 8

Iran officials 'would not be surprised' if Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei dies soon: Report

Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei’s health has come under renewed scrutiny after IranWire, citing two sources close to President Masoud Pezeshkian’s administration, reported that senior officials are increasingly concerned about his condition.

The Times of India · Aug 7