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US Offers $10 Million Reward For Information On Iran’s New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei

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The US State Department has unveiled a $10 million reward for information on Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, as well as several senior Iranian officials. Among the ten individuals named are Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni and Minister of Intelligence and Security Esmail Khatib. “These individuals command and direct various elements of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), which plans, organises and executes terrorism around the world,” the State Department said. Authorities advised anyone with relevant information to submit tips via Tor or Signal, adding that “your information could make you eligible for relocation and a reward.” The move is part of the State Department’s “Rewards for Justice” program, which offers cash for intelligence leading to the capture or prosecution of wanted figures. Mojtaba Khamenei’s father, Ali Khamenei, was killed in a bombing on February 28, an event that coincided with the beginning of the US-Israeli conflict against Iran.

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Rapper, Balendra Shah Set To Become Nepal’s Prime Minister After Election Landslide

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Nepal is close to completing the counting of votes from its parliamentary elections, with about two percent of ballots still left to be tallied. Early results indicate that the centrist Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), led by rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah, is heading for a sweeping victory. Shah, 35, who rose to prominence after serving as mayor of the capital city, Kathmandu, is now widely expected to become Nepal’s next prime minister, marking one of the most remarkable political turnarounds in the country’s recent history. The March 5 election was the first national vote since youth-led anti-corruption protests last September turned violent and forced the collapse of the previous government. In a major upset, Shah defeated former four-time prime minister KP Sharma Oli in his own constituency. Oli’s Marxist-led government had been removed during the unrest last year. Throughout the campaign period, videos showing voters mimicking Shah’s dance moves went viral on social media, adding to his unconventional but popular campaign style. The election was held to fill the 275 seats in Nepal’s House of Representatives, the lower chamber of parliament. Of these, 165 members are elected directly while the remaining 110 are chosen through proportional representation. Official results show that RSP secured 125 out of the 165 seats decided through direct voting. In the proportional representation category, the party also holds the largest share of votes, with about 200,000 ballots yet to be counted. “We are close to finishing the counting now,” Election Commission spokesman Narayan Prasad Bhattarai told AFP. “We will have the final number of PR seats soon.” If the current trend holds, RSP could win around 176 seats in total, giving it a strong majority but still slightly short of the 183 seats required for a supermajority in parliament. Final seat allocations may still shift slightly depending on how votes for smaller parties that fail to reach the required threshold are handled. According to constitutional law expert Bipin Adhikari, Nepal may still need more than a week before a new prime minister is officially appointed. “Once the commission submits its report to the president, he will call on RSP lawmakers to name the prime ministerial candidate. Only after that will his appointment take place,” said Adhikari, a professor at Kathmandu University. Meanwhile, Nepali Congress, the largest party in the previous parliament, won 18 seats in the direct elections, while the Marxist party led by Oli secured nine seats.

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Trump Urges Australia To Grant Asylum To Iranian Women’s Football Team After Not Reciting Regime’s Anthem

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United States President Donald Trump has urged Australia to offer asylum to the Iranian women’s football team, warning that the US would step in to provide refuge if Australia does not act. The call comes amid concerns for the players’ safety after they did not sing Iran’s national anthem before their opening match at the Asian Cup in Gold Coast, raising fears of persecution if they return home. Normally, the team would have departed after being eliminated at the group stage following Sunday’s 2-1 defeat to the Philippines, but reports indicate they remain in Australia. On Monday, reports suggested that the Australian Federal Police (AFP) assisted five team members in leaving their team base and moving to a safe house. Neither the AFP nor the Department of Home Affairs has officially commented. Trump posted on Truth Social: “Australia is making a terrible humanitarian mistake by allowing the Iran National Women’s Soccer team to be forced back to Iran, where they will most likely be killed. Don’t do it, Mr. Prime Minister, give asylum. The U.S. will take them if you won’t. Thank you for your attention to this matter. President Donald J. Trump.” FIFA confirmed it is in “close contact” with Australian authorities, emphasizing that the players’ safety and security are its top priorities. The squad sang the national anthem and saluted during their final two matches, but their initial refusal drew criticism from supporters of the Iranian regime. The situation unfolds against the backdrop of escalating tensions following US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran, prompting retaliatory attacks on Gulf states hosting US military bases. These developments have disrupted travel and planning across the region, including Iraq’s preparations for a World Cup play-off match in Mexico on March 31. Iraq’s coach, Australian Graham Arnold, proposed rescheduling the match against Bolivia or Suriname before the World Cup finals in June. He added that if Iran withdraws, Iraq could take their place, with the UAE stepping into Iraq’s play-off position.

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Iran Names Mojtaba Khamenei As New Supreme Leader After Father’s Assassination

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Iran has appointed Mojtaba Khamenei as the country’s new supreme leader, slightly more than a week after the killing of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, during coordinated United States and Israeli strikes that have triggered a wider regional war. Clerics confirmed the 56-year-old as the new head of the Islamic Republic on Sunday, placing him in charge of guiding the nation through what is being described as the most serious crisis since the system was established 47 years ago. Shortly after the announcement, key figures within Iran’s leadership structure, including the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and the armed forces, publicly declared their loyalty to the new supreme leader. Ali Larijani, the secretary of the Supreme National Security Council who is overseeing Iran’s security response to the ongoing conflict with the United States and Israel, urged the country to rally behind the new leader. Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf also endorsed the decision, describing obedience to the newly appointed supreme leader as a “religious and national duty”. Although Mojtaba Khamenei has never contested any public office or participated in an electoral process, he has long been considered a powerful figure within Iran’s political and religious establishment. For years, he operated within the inner circle of his father and developed strong connections with the IRGC. In recent years, his name frequently surfaced as a likely successor to his father, and his appointment is widely viewed as a sign that hardline elements within Iran’s leadership remain firmly in control. Analysts suggest this could mean Tehran is unlikely to pursue negotiations or compromise while the war continues into its second week. Al Jazeera correspondent Ali Hashem described him as his “father’s gatekeeper”. “He adopts the positions of his father with respect to the United States, with respect to Israel. So we are expecting a confrontational leader. We’re not expecting any moderation.” “However, if this war comes to an end and he is still alive, and he is able to continue running the country, there is going to be big potential… to find new routes for Iran.”

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Israeli Air Strikes Ignite Fires At Tehran Oil Facilities As War Casualties Climb

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Thick smoke covered parts of Tehran after Israeli air strikes struck key Iranian oil facilities for the first time since the outbreak of the war, leaving at least four people dead. The conflict involving Israel and the United States against Iran entered its ninth day on Sunday. Officials say the violence has claimed more than 1,300 lives in Iran and about 300 in Lebanon, while around a dozen people have been killed in Israel. Iran’s Fars news agency reported that Saturday’s bombardment sparked huge fires after four oil storage depots and an oil transfer centre were hit in Tehran and nearby Alborz province. Iranian state media described the incident as “an attack from the US and the Zionist regime”. Among the sites targeted were the Aghdasieh oil warehouse in northeast Tehran, the Tehran refinery in the southern part of the capital, the Shahran oil depot in western Tehran, and another oil facility in Karaj city. Witnesses said crude from the Shahran depot spilled into surrounding streets following the strike. Fars reported that at least four tanker drivers were killed in the attacks across Tehran and Alborz. Despite the damage, authorities said fuel distribution across the country remains stable while emergency teams continue battling the fires. Israel confirmed carrying out the operation, stating that “a number of fuel storage facilities in Tehran” were hit because they were allegedly used “to operate military infrastructure”. “This is not the first time. Back in June, during the 12-day war, we saw fuel depots being targeted, but this is unprecedented,” Asadi said. “We are dealing with a critical situation in terms of war and environmental circumstances in the capital.” He said black droplets appeared on his windows early Sunday morning, raising fears of polluted air in the city. “There is a high risk of being surrounded by toxic air.” Asadi also warned about increasing civilian casualties as the attacks intensify. “Three days ago, the tally was at about 1,300, but we know that in the past days, intensive strikes targeting Iranian territory have continued, so it’s likely that the number has gone up.” Al Jazeera correspondent Mohamed Vall, reporting from Tehran, said the strikes on oil facilities could be aimed at creating panic among Iranians. “The Israelis are probably planning to cause a situation of crisis in terms of fuel in Iran, and Iranians will consider this as an act of aggression and terrorism,” Vall said. He added that the attacks may also be intended to limit the mobility of Iranian troops, though Iran’s vast number of oil installations means the strike may not necessarily cause a nationwide fuel shortage.

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Iranian President Apologises To Gulf Neighbours Over Missile Strikes, Vows Attacks Will Stop

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has apologised to neighbouring countries that were hit by Iranian missile and drone strikes in recent days, saying the attacks would stop unless Iran itself is targeted from those countries. Speaking in a pre-recorded message aired on state television on Saturday, Pezeshkian expressed regret over the strikes, which affected several Gulf nations including the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman during the past week. The attacks come amid a widening Middle East conflict involving Iran, Israel and the United States. “I must apologise on my own behalf and on behalf of Iran to the neighbouring countries that were attacked by Iran,” Pezeshkian said. He explained that part of the situation was linked to confusion within the military following recent leadership changes in Iran, including the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Pezeshkian is currently serving as one of three members of an interim leadership council managing the country’s affairs after Khamenei’s death. According to the president, the council has now directed the armed forces to stop targeting neighbouring states unless attacks against Iran originate from their territories. “We have no intention of attacking other nations,” he said, while calling for diplomatic efforts to resolve the crisis. Despite the apology, reports of new Iranian military activity surfaced on Saturday. Explosions were reportedly heard over Doha, drones were spotted near Dubai International Airport, and air defence systems were activated in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and the UAE as Gulf countries intercepted several missiles and drones. Pezeshkian also dismissed calls from the United States for Iran to surrender unconditionally, describing the demand as a “dream they should take to their grave.” The development comes as Israeli and US forces continue carrying out intensified strikes on Iranian targets, with the conflict now entering its second week.

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Israeli Ambassador Accuses Iran Of Sponsoring Shi’ite Groups And Terrorism In Nigeria

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Israel’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Michael Freeman, has claimed that Iran is actively supporting Shi’ite organisations and promoting terrorism in Nigeria and other parts of West Africa in a bid to undermine stability in the region. Freeman made the allegation during an interview on The Morning Show on Arise News, where he discussed what he described as Iran’s long-standing pattern of backing militant groups in different parts of the world. He pointed to organisations such as Hamas and Hezbollah as examples of groups that Tehran has allegedly supported over the years, adding that similar influence is also being extended to Africa. Speaking about Nigeria, the envoy alleged that the Islamic Movement of Nigeria is among the groups receiving backing from the Iranian government, stating that the relationship between the movement and Tehran has been publicly documented. “I think that it is well documented. We know that certain movements, for example, the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, are sponsored and backed by the Iranian regime. This is not just me saying this; we’ve seen it documented by the Iranian regime. “The Supreme Leader posted on X his support and his backing there, so that’s very open. There are also other areas where Iran is working to destabilise not only Nigeria but all of West Africa. “We’ve seen over 47 years that they’ve taken all the actions they can in order for that to happen. We’ve seen them sponsor terror organisations. They were behind the October 7 massacre by Hamas. We’ve seen them sponsoring Hezbollah. We’ve seen them acting in Europe, Australia, and Nigeria. “We’ve seen these people acting all across the world to spread disturbance as they pursue their aim of destroying Israel. Israel will not allow another country to have nuclear weapons when they have expressly stated they want those weapons to destroy Israel,” he said. Freeman further argued that Iran has spent decades financing militant groups globally as part of its confrontation with Israel and broader efforts to spread instability. “The issue here is about Iran. Iran is the only country in the world, in the United Nations, who expressly desires to wipe another country off the face of the earth. Iran has stated its very policy is to destroy Israel — to wipe Israel off the map and ensure every single person is killed. No regime or country that has an express desire to destroy Israel should be allowed to pursue such ambitions.”

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Trump Insists Iran Must Surrender Unconditionally Before Any Deal With U.S.

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United States President Donald Trump has declared that the United States will not enter into any agreement with Iran unless the country agrees to what he described as an “unconditional surrender.” The American leader made this known in a post on Truth Social on Friday, insisting that negotiations with Tehran would only happen after the current leadership structure is completely removed. According to Trump, once Iran surrenders and a new leadership that is widely acceptable emerges, the United States and its allies would help rebuild the country and restore its economy. “The U.S. will sign no deal with Iran except one that involves unconditional surrender,” he stated. Trump added that after surrender and “the selection of a GREAT & ACCEPTABLE Leader(s), we, and many of our wonderful and very brave allies and partners, will work tirelessly to bring Iran back from the brink of destruction, making it economically bigger, better, and stronger than ever before.” He further expressed optimism about the country’s future, writing: “IRAN WILL HAVE A GREAT FUTURE. ‘MAKE IRAN GREAT AGAIN (MIGA!).’” The U.S. president has repeatedly suggested that he would like to see a new leadership in Iran that can promote peace and stability within the country. Meanwhile, Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz issued a warning that any future Iranian supreme leader who continues to threaten Israel, the United States, or their allies could become a target. “If he continues to threaten Israel, the U.S. and others, he will be a target for elimination,” Katz said. On the other hand, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian indicated that diplomatic efforts might be underway, revealing that some countries have begun mediation efforts, although he did not mention their names. “Let’s be clear: we are committed to lasting peace in the region yet we have no hesitation in defending our nation’s dignity & sovereignty,” Pezeshkian wrote. “Mediation should address those who underestimated the Iranian people and ignited this conflict.” The remarks come as hostilities continue to escalate across the region. Israeli warplanes reportedly carried out strikes in Beirut and Tehran on Friday, while Iran launched fresh retaliatory attacks targeting Israel and Gulf nations hosting U.S. military forces. Casualties from the ongoing conflict continue to rise, with reports indicating that at least 1,230 people have died in Iran, more than 120 in Lebanon, and around a dozen in Israel. Six U.S. troops have also been reported killed.

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