Iran's New Supreme Leader 'Wounded' Says Hegseth

Mar 13, 2026 United States United States Politics
Iran's New Supreme Leader 'Wounded' Says Hegseth

Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has been reported as wounded, according to U.S. Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth. The U.S. has stated it will not al

Iran's New Supreme Leader 'Wounded' Says Hegseth

Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has been reported as ‘wounded’ according to U.S. Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth. Hegseth also mentioned that the U.S. will not allow the Strait of Hormuz to be contested by Iran. Iranian officials have confirmed that Mojtaba Khamenei is wounded but have not provided further details. This development has raised concerns about the stability of the region and the potential implications for global energy supplies. The news was confirmed by AFP and other international news agencies.

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