'Mojtaba Khamenei is 90% gone': Trump makes big claim as US-Iran conflict spirals out of control
- Posted on July 14, 2026
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In brief
President Trump escalates rhetoric regarding Iran's military hierarchy, asserting that Supreme Leader's successor Mojtaba Khamenei faces significant operational challenges. The administration simultaneously unveiled controversial maritime policies including an Iranian naval blockade and new transit levies for the Hormuz Strait. Tehran's Foreign Ministry swiftly rejected these claims, reasserting Iran's sovereignty over critical waterway commerce and challenging Washington's unilateral approach to regional security.
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'Mojtaba Khamenei is 90% gone': Trump makes big claim as US-Iran conflict spirals out of control
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.
