Mojtaba Khamenei
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Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan Defense Pact Signed as Hormuz Deal Nears and Houthis Threaten Major Operation (Aug 07, 1427 UTC, 1727 Israel) (Evening Edition)
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signed a collective defense pact in Mecca, while Iran and Oman finalized a framework to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Houthi forces threatened a major military operation after killing 30+ Yemeni government troops. Israeli operations continued in southern Lebanon and Gaza, and a Hamas Nukhba operative was captured at Kerem Shalom.
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Mojtaba Khamenei Vows Revenge as Israeli Strikes Hit South Lebanon, Gaza Toll Surpasses 73,000 (Jul 11, 1523 UTC, 1823 Israel) (Evening Edition)
Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei vowed revenge for his father's killing, while Israeli airstrikes and ground forces operated in southern Lebanon. The Gaza death toll surpassed 73,000 amid an energy crisis, and US lawmaker Ro Khanna was detained by armed settlers in the West Bank. President Trump reiterated threats to 'decimate' Iran if it attempts to assassinate him.
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Hamas Military Chief Killed as Israel Intensifies Lebanon Strikes and US-Iran Talks Continue (May 27, 0634 UTC, 0934 Israel) (Morning Edition)
Israel confirmed the killing of Hamas's new military chief Mohammed Odeh in a Gaza strike, while intensifying airstrikes in Lebanon that killed at least 31 people. Hezbollah launched over 15 drones at Israel and threatened to topple the Lebanese government. US-Iran negotiations continued with Secretary of State Rubio saying a deal could take 'a few days,' even as Iran condemned recent US strikes as a ceasefire violation.