The Israel Defense Forces said they destroyed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's private plane at Tehran's Mehrabad Airport. Israel and former U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed that four of Ali Khamenei's relatives were also killed in the strike. At least 13 U.S. service members have died in the Iran war and 140 have been injured, according to multiple reports. The conflict is on its 13th day as of Friday, based on major media sources.
Mojtaba Khamenei succeeded his father Ali Khamenei following his assassination on February 28. Ali Khamenei died on the initial day of the conflict, according to research sources. Mojtaba Khamenei's father, mother, wife, and one son were killed in the strike that launched the war, multiple reports indicate.
The U.S. makes a lot of money when oil prices go up, but my priority is stopping Iran from having nuclear weapons.
Conflicting reports have emerged about Mojtaba Khamenei's health and capacity to lead. Abbas Araghchi, an Iranian official, claimed Mojtaba Khamenei is in complete health and fully managing the situation. However, multiple reports suggest Mojtaba Khamenei is apparently unaware both that there is a war on and that he is the country's new leader. The legitimacy of Mojtaba Khamenei's statement has come under scrutiny due to claims about his health, according to multiple sources.
Severe injury claims about Mojtaba Khamenei include reports of coma, amputations, and intensive care. A source told The Sun that Mojtaba Khamenei has had one or two legs cut off, liver or stomach ruptured, and is in a coma. Mojtaba Khamenei is reportedly in Moscow for treatment of 'serious' injuries, according to multiple media reports. Another anonymous source said Mojtaba Khamenei is seeking treatment in the intensive care unit at Sina University Hospital in Tehran.
I don't know if Mojtaba Khamenei is alive, adding I am 'hearing he's not.'
Contradictory accounts exist about the injuries Mojtaba Khamenei sustained in the initial strike. A senior aide said Mojtaba Khamenei was caught in the blast that killed his father but walked away with a leg wound. Another source familiar with the situation said in the initial strike, Mojtaba Khamenei suffered a fractured foot, a bruise around his left eye, and minor lacerations to his face. Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new supreme leader, was injured on the first day of U.S.-Israeli military operations against Iran, according to The New York Times citing Israeli and Iranian sources.
Uncertainty surrounds Mojtaba Khamenei's location, with conflicting reports about Moscow treatment versus Iranian hospitals. Mojtaba Khamenei is reportedly unconscious in one of Iran's holiest cities, unable to run the country, multiple reports indicate. A memo shared amongst Gulf allies revealed Mojtaba Khamenei's location for the first time, according to The Times. The memo mentioned that Mojtaba Khamenei was 'unable to be involved in any decision-making by the regime.'
News of Mojtaba Khamenei's death is a 'rumour.'
Recent intelligence and media reports provide additional details about Khamenei's condition. Reports from Israeli intelligence and The New York Times suggest Mojtaba Khamenei was lightly injured during recent strikes. The New York Times reported that Mojtaba Khamenei suffered injuries to his legs on the first day of conflict. Earlier reports suggested Mojtaba Khamenei sustained injuries during the war, with state media calling him 'janbaz' (wounded by enemy).
U.S. and Israeli military actions have resulted in significant casualties and damage. U.S. Central Command said six crew members were killed on a refueling aircraft that went down in western Iraq on Thursday. According to Pete Hegseth, a U.S. official, more than 15,000 Iranian targets have been hit, obliterating Iran's air defenses, air force, and navy, while its missile capabilities have plummeted by 90 percent. Hegseth also said Friday will be the most intense day of U.S. strikes on Iran to date.
Talks on the Iran crisis would be held behind closed doors.
Iran has issued retaliatory statements and threats through its new leadership. Mojtaba Khamenei issued a written statement vowing revenge for martyrs. In a separate statement, Mojtaba Khamenei called for the closure of all U.S. bases in the region and threatened future attacks. Israeli defence minister Israel Katz said every leader appointed to lead the regime will be a target for elimination.
Iranian officials have articulated specific positions on war aims and conditions for ending hostilities. Abbas Araghchi said Iran's military operations are aimed exclusively at U.S. bases and American interests in the region. Araghchi also said the war can only end if there are guarantees it will not be repeated, along with compensation. Mojtaba Khamenei indicated Iran would maintain its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz as leverage.
Only one group of meaningful 'POINTS' were acceptable to the United States regarding Iran negotiations.
Maritime attacks have heightened tensions in the Strait of Hormuz region. Iran struck two oil tankers with explosives off the coast of Iraq, causing them to burst into flames, according to multiple reports. Iraqi news agencies reported that 38 crew members were rescued and one person died in the tanker attacks. Another container ship was hit overnight off the coast of the United Arab Emirates, catching fire, multiple sources indicate.
Conflicting information exists about actions in the Strait of Hormuz. Pete Hegseth said there is no evidence that Iran has laid mines in the Strait of Hormuz. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the U.S. is not ready to escort tankers through the Strait of Hormuz. Iraq has stopped all ports which import and export oil, according to multiple reports.
The POINTS were the basis for agreeing to a ceasefire with Iran.
Ceasefire developments and diplomatic movements have emerged amid the ongoing conflict. Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said U.S. and Iranian delegations would arrive in Pakistan on Friday after accepting a two-week ceasefire. The son of the Iranian President, Yousef Pezeshkian, stated that Mojtaba Khamenei was 'safe and sound' while not refuting he had been injured.
Economic impacts from the conflict include surging oil prices and U.S. responses. Oil prices have surged past $100-a-barrel multiple times in the past week, according to multiple reports. The Trump administration announced it will release 172 million barrels from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve over the next four months.
I expect talks with Iran to begin on Friday and move very quickly.
Burial preparations are underway for Ali Khamenei as details emerge about the initial strike. Ali Khamenei's body is being prepared for burial in Qom, multiple reports indicate. A senior aide said three missiles hit the compound, devastating every floor. The same aide said Ali Khamenei's brother-in-law was killed with his head cut in half.
Several unresolved questions and intelligence gaps persist about the conflict and leadership situation. It is unclear if Mojtaba Khamenei's injuries are from the initial February strike or a new air strike, according to multiple sources. Mojtaba Khamenei was injured early in America's Operation Epic Fury, a source said. There were concerns Khamenei could become a target if he made public announcements, according to sources cited by The New York Times.
I will launch a federal probe into unnamed individuals I accuse of circulating correspondence not related to the ceasefire agreement.
Iran's supreme leader will not be able to 'live in peace' and I warn of 'death, fire and fury'.