Hegseth claims Iran is unable to build more weapons and that new supreme leader is ‘likely disfigured’ – Middle East crisis live
Proud and honored to have accompanied the Strong and Resilient People of Iran to mark International Quds Day. Share Updated at 13.21 GMT1h ago 12.42 GMT Hegseth says success in the conflict is defined by “reaching the military objectives that we’ve laid out”. Share1h ago 12.32 GMT Hegseth says news reports that Iran could launch a drone attack on California was “bad reporting”. Share2h ago 12.15 GMT Hegseth: Mojtaba Khamenei is wounded and 'likely disfigured' Hegseth turns to Iran’s new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei’s first public statement yesterday and questions its legitimacy. Share Updated at 12.21 GMT
Source: The Guardian March 13, 2026 09:55 UTC
