"I largely agree with what the president said that Iran has essentially been defeated, and why don't the western medias just demand that Iran provide proof of life of the ayatollah because I think the Iranians are doing like a Weekend at Ayatollahs' and they're trying to pretend this guy is functional or even alive at this point, and I think we called them out and realize that they're a nation that's been effectively defeated and they don't have leadership, they're unwilling to even provide proof to refute that."
"Iranian authorities have offered no proof that Khamenei's son is alive since he took over. A statement was broadcast on Iranian state television on Thursday, with a presenter reading the message over a still image of the cleric. According to the message, Iran intends to keep pressure on a key global shipping route. It stated that the Strait of Hormuz must remain closed and warned that additional fronts could be opened if the conflict escalates."
Senator John Fetterman challenged media outlets to demand proof that Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei remains alive following Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's report of injuries sustained in strikes. Khamenei recently succeeded the assassinated Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iranian authorities have provided no verification of the new leader's status since his appointment, only broadcasting a statement read by a presenter over a still image. The statement indicated Iran would maintain pressure on the Strait of Hormuz and threatened escalation if conflict intensifies. Fetterman appeared on Fox Business to discuss the situation, mocking Iran's apparent attempt to present Khamenei as functional by comparing it to the comedy Weekend at Bernie's, suggesting Iran is a defeated nation unwilling to provide proof refuting claims about their leadership's viability.
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