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Iran's new leader 'likely disfigured,' Hegseth claims

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth questioned new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei's ability to lead after nearly two weeks of US and Israeli attacks on Iran, saying he is "wounded and likely disfigured". Grouped from 3 articles across 3 sources.

3 reports3 sourcesMar 13, 2026, 2:43 PM
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ABC AustraliaMar 13, 2026, 2:43 PM

Iran's new leader 'likely disfigured,' Hegseth claims

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth questioned new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei's ability to lead after nearly two weeks of US and Israeli attacks on Iran, saying he is "wounded and likely disfigured".

Financial TimesMar 13, 2026, 1:06 PM

Hegseth says Iran leader ‘likely disfigured’ as US vows to intensify strikes

EU hits back at Trump administration’s decision to lift sanctions on Russian oil

Al JazeeraMar 13, 2026, 2:35 PM

US’s Hegseth claims new Iran Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei injured

Pete Hegseth's remarks come a day after Khamenei pledged to keep fighting in first statement since he was named leader.

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