Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has been confirmed as injured but safe, according to a statement by President Masoud Pezeshkian's son, Yousef Pezeshkian. Mojtaba Khamenei, who took over as Iran's supreme leader following the assassination of his father, Ali Khamenei, has not been seen in public since his appointment. Reports from the New York Times indicate that he has sustained leg injuries but remains alert and is in a secure location with limited communication.
Meanwhile, President Donald Trump has expressed optimism about a swift resolution to the US war on Iran, stating that there are minimal targets left for US forces to attack. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian outlined conditions for ending the conflict, attributing its inception to the Zionist regime and the United States.
In the midst of ongoing hostilities, three vessels were struck by unidentified projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz, bringing the total number of ships affected in the region since the conflict began to at least 14. The incidents include the Thai bulk carrier 'Mayuree Naree,' the Japan-flagged container ship 'ONE Majesty,' and a bulk carrier near Dubai. The US Navy has declined requests for military escorts through the strait due to the heightened risk of attacks.
Furthermore, a New York Times analysis revealed that 17 US military, diplomatic, and air defense sites across the Middle East have been damaged by Iranian drone and missile strikes since the conflict's onset. The attacks, in response to US-Israeli actions, targeted American installations, resulting in casualties among US troops. Approximately 150 US service members have been wounded during the 10-day conflict, with the Pentagon confirming that most injuries are minor and the majority of personnel have returned to duty.
