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Iran’s state media broadcast a written message from newly appointed Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, marking his first public statement since succeeding his late father amid the ongoing US‑Israel‑Iran war. The message, read out on state television rather than delivered in person, urged unity at home and reaffirmed Iran’s stance in the conflict.

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The foundation of this conspiracy lies in the devastating February 28 US-Israeli airstrikes. The bombardment on the Supreme Leader's central Tehran compound didn't just kill his father. It also killed Mojtaba’s mother, his wife, one of his sons, and several other family members.

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As the US‑Iran war unfolds, the growing role of artificial intelligence in modern warfare is raising serious questions—especially after a deadly strike on a school in Iran that killed dozens of children. Advanced AI tools are being used to process battlefield data, identify targets and accelerate strikes far faster than traditional methods, prompting debates over accuracy, accountability, and potential civilian harm in future conflicts.

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Mojtaba Khamenei vows revenge for ‘crimes’ against Iran, warns of more attacks on US bases

Amid the ongoing US‑Iran war, US President Donald Trump has sent mixed signals about when and how the conflict might end. At times he has hinted that the war could conclude “soon” because there is “practically nothing left to target,” suggesting a swift end, while at other moments he has insisted the military campaign must continue until all objectives are met.

Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has delivered his first address as the Ayatollah in which he urged Gulf nations to shut down US bases. Earlier, a section of Western media claimed that he was in a coma and had lost a leg.

Ali Larijani's statement came days after the American leader threatened to destroy the power generation capacity of Iran within an hour, but expressed hope that this would not be necessary.

US medical giant Stryker suffered a massive cyber attack by Iran-linked group Handala, wiping thousands of global devices. The hackers claim the breach is retaliation for a recent bombing in Iran and the firm's business ties to Israel.

The Israel Defense Forces says it has carried out new strikes on a key nuclear-linked facility at the Parchin military complex near Tehran during the ongoing Israel-Iran war. Israeli officials claim the target was part of a compound where Iran was advancing capabilities linked to nuclear-weapons development.

The United States Department of Energy Secretary, has ruled out the possibility of the United States Navy escorting commercial tankers through the Strait of Hormuz despite rising tensions in the region. The decision comes amid growing security concerns for global shipping routes during the ongoing US-Iran conflict.

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The Taleghan compound had earlier been struck by Israel in October 2024 in retaliation for an Iranian missile attack in the same month. The IDF said that the recent strike is part of a series of operations aimed at further damaging the Iranian terror regime’s nuclear aspirations.