Iran’s new supreme leader vows to block Strait of Hormuz in first statement
A message attributed to Mojtaba Khamenei also says Iran will continue targeting US bases in the region.
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Russia told Trump they have not shared intelligence with Iran during war, Witkoff says
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Iran defends strikes on Gulf neighbors. They say a ‘huge trust gap’ will last for decades
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Prediction markets face questions on Iran war bets, from regime change to nuclear detonation
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Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s new supreme leader?
Many expect the 56-year-old, who has largely kept a low profile, to continue his father’s hardline policies.
Oil prices top $100 per barrel as big Middle East producers cut output amid Iran war
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