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‘Not going to close’: Iran’s UN envoy contradicts Mojtaba Khamenei over Strait of Hormuz remarks

Iran's UN ambassador stated Tehran will not close the Strait of Hormuz, despite recent remarks from the supreme leader suggesting its use as leverage. While asserting the right to ensure regional security, the ambassador emphasized Iran's commitment to freedom of navigation under international law, attributing current tensions to US actions.

The Times of India

'They were going to take over Middle East': Trump says Iran had 1,200 missiles pointed at four countries

US President Donald Trump asserted Iran has amassed approximately 1,200 missiles targeting Middle Eastern nations, amidst escalating tensions following threats from Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei. Trump suggested Khamenei, despite injury speculation, is likely alive and urged vessels to transit the Strait of Hormuz, stating Iran lacks a significant…

The Times of India

Morning Mail: Iran vows to fight on, capital gains tax benefit in wealthy suburbs, drone surveillance fears

First message in the name of new supreme leader says Iran will continue oil blockade; richest Australians take bulk of CGT discount, report says

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Iran war: the search for an ‘off ramp’

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Hours before Mojtaba Khamenei's 1st statement, reports claimed he was in coma; officials deny

Reports suggest Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is critically wounded and in a coma following an air strike, possibly losing limbs and suffering severe internal injuries. This comes as Iranian state TV aired a statement vowing retaliation, while a government adviser claims he is "safe and sound.

The Times of India

Terrorists threatening to target Britons in Gulf, warns Foreign Office as Trump's war against Iran rages on

UK citizens in Iran conflict zone being urged to be ‘aware of your surroundings at all times’

Evening Standard

Iran’s ruling structure explained

Iran’s new ruler is already a marked man.

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New Iranian Supreme Leader Is In a Coma And Lost At Least One Leg, British Outlet Claims

Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has been appointed to the post despite being in a coma and losing a leg as a result from U.S. and Israeli strikes, according to a new report.

Latin Times

Exclusive: Tehran does not want to block Strait of Hormuz, Iranian ambassador tells Euronews

In sharp contradiction to the new Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei's statement on Thursday, the Iranian ambassador to the UN told Euronews that Iran does not plan to block or mine the Strait of Hormuz.

Euronews

'If the Strait of Hormuz were to remain closed, we would face a major crisis'

The war in the Middle East is sending shockwaves through global energy markets as the tensions spillover into the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important oil transportation routes. Former French economy minister Eric Lombard tells RFI the situation could trigger a major global economic crisis if it…

Radio France Internationale

Late Khamenei's wife alive, says report; son recalls seeing Iran leader's body after US-Israel strike

Reports of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's death in a US-Israel strike on February 28 have been officially denied by Iranian state media. This clarification follows a statement from Mojtaba Khamenei, who acknowledged his father's martyrdom and the deaths of other family members in the attack. The incident occurred during…

The Times of India

Middle East war creating ‘largest supply disruption in the history of oil markets’

Vast release of emergency crude reserves fails to quell mounting fears about supply crunch, rattling markets

The Guardian - UK

Iran vows to fight on in first message issued in name of Mojtaba Khamenei

Tehran will keep strait of Hormuz closed and continue attacks on US assets, speech read out on state TV says

The Guardian - UK

Global banks tighten security in Gulf hubs after new Iran threat

Precautionary moves by global lenders highlight growing concern that regional tensions could disrupt banking operations in the Gulf, as Iran is signalling that it may diversify its attacks.

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International Business Times UK

Is Mojtaba Khamenei In Coma? Iran's New Supreme Leader Reportedly 'Lost Leg' After Trump Air Strike

Shocking reports claim Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei lies in a coma, legless after a US strike felled his father, but Tehran's blackout hides the full truth. Amid war and whispers, is the regime's heir fit to rule?

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer ‘working to de-escalate the war’ as Iran vows to avenge its dead

Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has also threatened to continue blocking the Strait of Hormuz, driving up oil prices.

The Times of India

'Strait of Hormuz will stay closed to pressure enemies', says Khamenei amid global fuel crisis

Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei vowed that Iran would continue fighting to avenge those killed in the conflict, including victims of attacks on civilian sites such as schools. Tehran, he said, would “obtain compensation” from its enemy in an apparent reference to the United States. If Washington refuses, Iran will…

Axios

Iran's new supreme leader vows revenge on U.S., Israel

He said Iran is looking at opening new fronts "where the enemy has little experience and is highly vulnerable."

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International Business Times UK

Analyst Warns Iran Will Never Surrender But May Pursue Nuclear Weapons Against US and Israel

A Middle East analyst warns Iran will not surrender in the current conflict, raising the risk it may pursue nuclear weapons as a deterrent against the US and Israel.

The Independent UK

Iran issues statement claiming to be from new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei

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Evening Standard

Iran's new supreme leader vows to keep blocking Strait of Hormuz and avenge 'martyrs' in defiant message for Trump

In his first statement as leader, Mojtaba Khamenei said Iran should still use the ‘lever of blocking the Strait of Hormuz’

International Business Times UK

FBI Warns Iran Could Launch Surprise Drone Attacks on the West Coast From an Offshore Vessel in War Retaliation

The FBI has issued a warning about a potential Iranian drone attack on California, elevating counterterrorism measures on the West Coast amid ongoing US-Iran tensions.

The Independent UK

White House slammed for cartoon bowling video promoting deadly strikes in Iran: ‘War is not a game’

In the video, bowling legend Pete Weber can be seen hitting a strike before Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Free Bird starts to play

Evening Standard

Where is Mojtaba Khamenei? Trump claims Iran's new Supreme Leader is 'not alive'

Mojtaba Khamenei remains out of public view following his appointment, sparking speculation and questions about his leadership capabilities

Euronews

Missing in action: What we know about Mojtaba Khamenei's condition

Mojtaba Khamenei’s secretive rise as Iran’s new ayatollah and absence from public has fuelled speculation over his injuries, whereabouts and whether he really controls the IRGC. What is known so far?

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