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Tehran: Iran may be close to naming its next supreme leader, according to comments made by a senior cleric on Wednesday. Ayatollah Ahmad Khatami, who is a member of the Assembly of Experts, said the process of selecting the country’s next leader has reached an advanced stage. The Assembly of Experts is the body responsible for appointing the Supreme Leader.  "The options have become clear," he said in a statement aired on state television. At the same time, Iranian state media reported that a planned mourning ceremony for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been postponed. The event, which was expected to…

New Delhi: Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has sent a direct message to neighbouring Arab countries, saying Iran respects their sovereignty but was forced to respond after attacks by the United States and Israel. In a post on X, Pezeshkian said Iran had tried to avoid war through talks and diplomacy. However, he said the US-Israel military action left Tehran “with no choice” but to defend itself. “Dear leaders of our friendly and neighbouring countries, we tried, with your support, to prevent war through diplomacy. But the American-Zionist attack left us no option except self-defence. We respect your sovereignty and believe…

New Delhi: The United States Department of Defense on Wednesday released dramatic video footage showing the moment an Iranian warship was struck by a torpedo and sank in the Indian Ocean near Sri Lanka. According to US officials, the torpedo hit the rear part of the ship, causing a powerful explosion. The blast was so strong that parts of the frigate were seen lifting into the air before the vessel began to sink into the sea. The ship was later identified as IRIS Dena, a vessel of the Iranian Navy. Heavy casualties and rescue efforts Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijitha…