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

A dramatic diplomatic moment is unfolding as Donald Trump reaches out directly to Vladimir Putin amid the rapidly escalating Iran war and rising tensions across West Asia. According to the Kremlin, the call was initiated by Trump and focused on multiple global flashpoints, from the Iran crisis to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. During the discussion, Putin reportedly briefed Trump about his recent diplomatic contacts, including conversations with Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian and several Gulf leaders as regional tensions spiral. Moscow has also signalled clear support for Iran’s leadership, with Putin extending greetings to the country’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. WATCH