Pentagon chief reveals Iran's new leader may be disfigured

Mar 13, 2026 United States United States Politics
Pentagon chief reveals Iran's new leader may be disfigured

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth claims Iran's new leader Mojtaba Khamenei is disfigured and may lack legitimacy due to injuries from U.S.-Israeli strikes. H

Pentagon chief reveals Iran's new leader may be disfigured

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has made a shocking revelation about Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei. According to Hegseth, Khamenei is likely disfigured due to injuries he suffered during the ongoing U.S.-Israeli conflict.

Since the conflict began, over 2,000 people have been killed in Iran, and there have been reports of Iranian drones infiltrating neighboring countries like Kuwait, Iraq, the UAE, Bahrain, and Oman. Hegseth also criticized the lack of visual evidence of Khamenei's injuries, suggesting that the leader's legitimacy is now in question.

Hegseth emphasized that the U.S. military is continuing its efforts to target Iran's missile and drone capabilities and naval forces. He also warned that Iran is vowing to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed and is urging neighboring countries to shut down U.S. bases on their territory or face potential attacks from Iran.

Additionally, Hegseth discussed recent U.S. military actions, including the downing of a U.S. refueling aircraft in western Iraq, which resulted in four fatalities. He stressed that the U.S. will not show mercy in the war, describing their approach as 'no quarter, no mercy.'

Finally, Hegseth has been working to reshape the top ranks of the U.S. military justice system, replacing key positions in the Army, Navy, and Air Force.

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