Trump Believes Iranian Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Remains Alive
· World · The Hindu, Euronews
US President Donald Trump stated in an interview that he believes Iranian supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei is still alive despite being seriously wounded. Mr. Khamenei has not been seen in public since taking power in February following the killing of his father in a bombing at the start of the US-Israeli assault. While officially leading his country under attack, his prolonged public absence and the rise of veteran Revolutionary Guards figures have sparked speculation that he is dead or incapacitated. Mr. Trump maintained that ongoing military and economic pressure on Iran is working toward a major victory. He also asserted that the Strait of Hormuz is fully open for shipping and that mines in the waterway have been cleared.
Why it matters
The survival and operational status of Iran's leadership directly impact ongoing Middle East conflict dynamics, regional maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz, and international energy supplies.
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