Amid the Iran war and the controversial resignation of US Counter-terrorism chief Joe Kent, top US intelligence officials testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee, warning of rapidly growing global threats to American national security. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard revealed that countries including Russia, China, North Korea, Iran and Pakistan are advancing missile systems capable of striking the United States. The report highlighted a dramatic surge in missile threats, with projections increasing from 3000 in 2025 to 16000 by 2035, raising serious concerns about homeland defense. The hearing also pointed to deepening alliances between North Korea, Russia and China, as well as ongoing threats from terrorist groups like ISIS and Al Qaeda

Iran's newly appointed Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has reportedly been secretly airlifted to Russia for urgent medical treatment following severe war-related injuries. Sources suggest that the 56-year-old leader was transported under the cover of military operations to a private medical facility linked to Vladimir Putin, sparking intense speculation about the geopolitical implications. With Iranian hospitals unable to handle the complexity of his wounds, Khamenei is said to be undergoing critical surgery while shielded from public view. WATCH