Israel Iran War · 17 March 2026
New Iran Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Turns Down US Ceasefire and Pledges Revenge
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With the Strait of Hormuz largely closed, energy prices are rising and fears of inflation continue amidst an ongoing war that has already killed 2,000 people. Iran's new Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, turned down offers for de-escalation or a ceasefire with the United States on Tuesday. A senior official stated his stance for revenge was "very tough and serious" during his first foreign policy session.
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