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Trump Questions Khamenei's Fate Amid Escalating Iran-Israel Conflict

3/14/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump expressed uncertainty about Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, suggesting he may be injured but alive after Israeli strikes.
Khamenei vowed to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed as leverage against the U.S. and Israel.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threatened further action against Khamenei and claimed Israel killed an Iranian nuclear scientist during ongoing operations.
The conflict has escalated, causing significant casualties and unsettled global markets.

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U.S. President Donald Trump expressed uncertainty about Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, suggesting he may be injured but alive after Israeli strikes.
Khamenei vowed to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed as leverage against the U.S. and Israel.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threatened further action against Khamenei and claimed Israel killed an Iranian nuclear scientist during ongoing operations.
The conflict has escalated, causing significant casualties and unsettled global markets.