Iran's new supreme leader vows revenge on U.S., Israel
Source: Axios · Bias: Center Left
Summary
Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei said in his first public message that his country will take revenge for the ongoing U.S. and Israeli attacks. Why it matters: Khamenei hasn't been seen in public since the beginning of the war. He warned that attacks on U.S. military bases in the region would continue if they aren't shut down.His written message was read on Iranian state television, without airing a video or a photo of him.Catch up quick: Mojtaba Khamenei succeeded his father as Iran's supreme leader after the elder Khamenei was killed at the start of the war.Editor's note: This is a breaking news story. Check back for updates.
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