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Iran's New Leader Threatens U.S. Amid Ongoing Conflict

3/14/2026

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Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new Supreme Leader, said on March 12, 2026 that Iran will continue regional military actions and keep Hormuz closed.
He called for immediate closure of U.S. military bases and threatened attacks if they remain operational.
Khamenei's health is under scrutiny after his public absence since his appointment following his father's assassination.
The conflict has resulted in over 1,400 deaths since the war began.

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Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new Supreme Leader, said on March 12, 2026 that Iran will continue regional military actions and keep Hormuz closed.
He called for immediate closure of U.S. military bases and threatened attacks if they remain operational.
Khamenei's health is under scrutiny after his public absence since his appointment following his father's assassination.
The conflict has resulted in over 1,400 deaths since the war began.