'Mojtaba Khamenei is 90% gone': Trump

Published 14 July 2026 · world

Synopsis US President Donald Trump claimed Iran's top military leadership is wiped out and successor Mojtaba Khamenei is "90% gone". Trump announced an "Iranian blockade"

Synopsis US President Donald Trump claimed Iran's top military leadership is wiped out and successor Mojtaba Khamenei is "90% gone". Trump announced an "Iranian blockade" alongside transit fees for the Strait of Hormuz, sparking a sharp rejection from Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who insisted Tehran remains the waterway's guardian.

Read full story on TheBriefWire