
Mojtaba Khamenei Takes Power as Iran’s Third Supreme Leader
The son of former Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has taken power in Tehran as new Supreme Leader despite significant U.S. opposition to his succession.

The son of former Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has taken power in Tehran as new Supreme Leader despite significant U.S. opposition to his succession.

An Iranian military spokesman warned that U.S. aircraft carriers and Gulf bases are within missile range and said any strike would trigger an immediate response.

The EU also imposed visa bans and asset freezes on 21 Iranian operatives and state entities, targeting top IRGC commanders and senior government figures.

Ministers in Brussels are expected to approve a new sanctions package targeting Iranian officials and state-linked entities.

The move could have sweeping legal and political consequences across Europe.