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Mojtaba Khamenei: Iran's New Supreme Leader, Often Seen As A 'Gatekeeper'
Mojtaba Khamenei, the 56-year-old son of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is a low-profile cleric who has spent most of his career outside public office but close to power, working within the Office of the Supreme Leader.
Why Tehran Saw Black Clouds, Oil Rain After Israel Struck Fuel Depots?
Images and videos from the city showed dark clouds hanging over Tehran, while residents said rain carried an oily residue that stained buildings.
Iran-Israel War LIVE Updates: Iran Fires First Missiles At Israel Under New Leader Mojtaba Khamenei
US-Israel-Iran War Live Updates: Iran launched on Monday its first missile attack at Israel after the appointment of the Islamic republic's new supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei
Oil Surges To $100 A Barrel As Israel-Iran War Hits Production And Shipping
Oil prices eclipsed $100 per barrel for the first time in more than three and a half years Sunday as the Iran war hinders production and shipping in the Middle East.
Khamenei's Son Mojtaba Named Iran's New Supreme Leader
Iran on Monday named Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his father Ali Khamenei as Supreme Leader, signaling that hardliners remain firmly in charge in Tehran a week into its conflict with the United States and Israel.
"Khamenei's Name To Continue": Iran Cleric's Big Hint On Next Supreme Leader
Iran on Sunday indicated it had chosen Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's son Mojtaba as his successor, after Israel struck fuel depots in Tehran overnight.
Indian National Among 2 Killed After 'Projectile Strike' In Saudi Arabia
A projectile killed two people and injured 12 more in Saudi Arabia's Al Kharj governorate, south of Riyadh, the kingdom's civil defence said on Sunday, as Iran continued to launch missiles and drones at its Gulf neighbours.
Tomcats Down? Israel Strikes Iran's Prized American-Made Fighter Jets
The Israeli Air Force said on Sunday that it carried out strikes on facilities housing Iran's F-14 Tomcat fighter jets at an airport in Isfahan.
Kheibar, Emad, Ghadr: Iran Launches Multiple Ballistic Missiles At Israel
Iran's elite Guards have launched ballistic missiles towards Israeli and US bases as the Middle East remains on the edge in the second week of war.
The Suspense Around US 'Boots On Ground' In Iran And Why It May Be Necessary
The Iran war rages through its second week as Washington maintains suspense over invading the Gulf nation to achieve its end goals.
First Inferno, Then Darkness: Smoke From Burning Oil Blots Out Sun In Tehran
Residents of Tehran woke up on Sunday expecting daylight. Instead, they found the city still shrouded in darkness.
"Enemy's Misconceptions": Iran President's U-Turn After Apology To Neighbours
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian appeared to backtrack from his conciliatory remark towards his Gulf neighbours.
"Bhago Yahan Se Chacha": Viral Video Claims Iran Missile Onslaught On Qatar
Nine days into the American and Israeli military campaign against Iran, Tehran's retaliatory strikes are showing no signs of letting up, and a video allegedly filmed in Qatar shows the chaos of living close to US military bases as strikes continue.
Video: Apocalyptic Scenes In Tehran After Overnight Israeli Onslaught
Massive blasts and towering plumes of smoke lit up Tehran after Israeli airstrikes targeted five key fuel depots in the Iranian capital. Four people, including two tanker drivers, were killed.
Jeffrey Epstein's Prison Guard Searched Him On Google Minutes Before He Was Found Dead
Tova Noel was a correctional officer at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in Manhattan.
Iran Says Water Plant Hit: How Desalination Facilities Support Drinking Supply
Iran accused the United States of attacking a freshwater desalination plant on Qeshm Island.
New Search For Flight MH370 Ends With No Clues To 12-Year Mystery
The Boeing 777 carrying 239 people vanished from radar screens on March 8, 2014, while en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing.
Israel Aims To Weaken Iran Regime For Internal Change As War Enters Day 9
As the war between Israel and Iran enters its ninth day with intense aerial strikes and mounting regional tensions, Israel's objective is to weaken the Iranian regime to a point where internal change becomes possible.
Iran Says Can Fight "Intense War" For 6 Months As Israel, US Step Up Strikes
Iran said it had so far used "first and second generation" missiles, but will use "advanced and less-used long-range missiles" in the coming days.
