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US Strike Against Iran Looms as Khamenei Seeks Shelter

Published January 24, 2026, 19:07
US Strike Against Iran Looms as Khamenei Seeks Shelter

Tensions surrounding Iran are escalating, with a US military strike now considered closer than ever. Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has taken refuge in a fortified bunker in Tehran, while his third son, Masoud Khamenei, has taken over the daily operations of his office. Iran threatens “total war” in the event of an attack, and its armed forces are on high alert. Washington has bolstered its military presence in the region, with an aircraft carrier and destroyers heading towards the Persian Gulf and the Indian Ocean.