Iran names new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, Iranian state media reports

Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei, the second son of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been named Iran’s new supreme leader, Iranian state media reported Sunday.  While the new supreme leader has never held elected office, the 57-year-old for years has operated quietly behind the scenes from within his father’s office — cultivating influence across the security … Read more

Hakeem Jeffries won’t commit to blocking additional Iran war funding

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries on Sunday would not commit to blocking any additional funding for the war in Iran, saying the president has so far failed to justify the war but “we’ll cross that bridge when we get to it.” The New York Democrat was asked on NBC News’ “Meet the Press” whether House … Read more

Iran says it has reached a ‘consensus’ on a supreme leader but won’t name who

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Iran says it has reached a ‘consensus’ on a supreme leader but won’t name who 04:36 UP NEXT Iran foreign minister reacts to Trump saying he’ll pick the next leader of Iran: Full interview 12:54 Iran foreign minister … Read more

Before-and-after satellite imagery offers a rare look at damage inside Iran

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Fresh satellite images give a rare aerial view of the damage across Iran after U.S.-Israeli strikes and what Tehran’s retaliation left behind across the region. Planet Labs satellite imagery captured burning ships and damaged facilities at the Konarak base in southern Iran, as well as significant destruction … Read more

Iran says it has reached a ‘consensus’ on a new leader

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Iran says it has reached a ‘consensus’ on a new leader 00:46 UP NEXT Trump honors ‘heroes’ killed in Iran war 01:28 Iran’s president rejects unconditional surrender 00:44 IDF releases video of underground bunker strike in Iran 00:18 … Read more

The unlikely tool Trump is eyeing to tackle rising oil prices amid the Iran conflict

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The new battleground in the Gulf isn’t just on the water — it’s in the insurance market, where war-risk coverage can determine which oil tankers sail and which stay put. With the conflict driving gasoline prices higher, the White House is weighing steps to keep oil flowing … Read more

Michael Leiter on Iran leadership:

Israeli ambassador to the U.S. Michael Leiter told “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” that when talking about the Iranian leadership pipeline, Americans have to remember that “pragmatists have been very limited in their ability to influence in Iran” because “the people influencing deciding for Iran are these ayatollahs.” Source link