Published: Mar 15, 2026, 17:30 IST | Updated: Mar 15, 2026, 17:30 IST
Iran’s top security official Ali Larijani fired back at U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, mocking U.S. leaders by referencing Jeffrey Epstein’s island amid sharp war‑of‑words over hiding claims. Larijani denied Tehran’s leaders were in hiding and warned of false‑flag conspiracies, deepening diplomatic tensions as regional conflicts escalate.