Terror tied to overseas battlefields may have just crept onto American soil.
What unfolded at Los Angeles International Airport wasn’t just another arrest. Federal agents moved in on a 44-year-old Iranian national, Shamim Mafi, just as she was preparing to board a flight out of the country. Prosecutors say this wasn’t about travel plans going sideways. They allege it was the takedown of someone operating in the middle of a high-dollar weapons pipeline tied to Iran.
According to a newly unsealed federal complaint, Mafi is accused of brokering deals involving Iranian-made military equipment, including drones, bombs, and specialized components used in explosives. Investigators say the scope of the operation wasn’t small. Some of the alleged transactions reached into the tens of millions of rounds of ammunition, with multiple deals in motion at once.
One of the more striking claims centers on a proposed agreement valued at more than $70 million tied to armed drone systems known as Mohajer-6. Prosecutors say those drones were intended for Sudan’s Ministry of Defense. Alongside that, authorities allege she worked to arrange the transfer of tens of thousands of bomb fuses and helped facilitate ammunition shipments that included at least 10 million rounds, with even larger quantities discussed in separate negotiations.
What makes this case stand out is where prosecutors say all of this was being coordinated from. Mafi has been living in the United States for years as a lawful permanent resident after being granted that status in 2016. Authorities say she maintained a home in Woodland Hills, California, while traveling frequently to countries like Iran, Turkey, and Oman. Investigators believe those international connections were key to how the operation functioned.
According to the complaint, she allegedly used an Oman-based business to help move deals forward and routed payments through countries like Turkey and the United Arab Emirates. Prosecutors say that structure was designed to dodge U.S. sanctions and avoid detection.
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Last night, Shamim Mafi, 44, of Woodland Hills, was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport for trafficking arms on behalf of the government of Iran. She is charged with a violation of 50 U.S.C. § 1705 for brokering the sale of drones, bombs, bomb fuses, and millions of… <a href="https://t.co/l39Gf1WVed">pic.twitter.com/l39Gf1WVed</a>
— F.A. United States Attorney Bill Essayli (@USAttyEssayli) <a href="https://twitter.com/USAttyEssayli/status/2045856496945439096?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 19, 2026</a></blockquote>
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Federal investigators also claim she was in contact with individuals tied to Iran’s intelligence apparatus. Court documents allege repeated communication with an officer connected to Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence and Security over a period of years, including dozens of contacts captured through phone records. In interviews, she allegedly acknowledged those connections and at one point suggested she was more valuable to them in Iran than in the United States.
Agents stepped in before she could leave the country, taking her into custody at LAX as she prepared to fly to Turkey. Authorities said they believed key evidence tied to the alleged operation could be found on her or at her residence.
She now faces federal charges tied to violating U.S. sanctions laws, including brokering weapons deals involving Iranian-made military equipment without the required licenses. If convicted, she could face up to 20 years in prison. As with any criminal case, she is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
For now, the case centers on the allegations laid out by prosecutors. But it’s already raising bigger questions. It highlights how complex international networks can operate across multiple countries while maintaining a presence inside the United States. It also underscores the ongoing challenge federal authorities face in tracking and stopping these kinds of operations before they move from behind-the-scenes deals into real-world consequences.

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President Donald J. Trump dropping a late-night update that could mark a major shift in one of the most volatile regions in the world: Talks between Israel and Lebanon are expected to happen Thursday.
“Trying to get a little breathing room between Israel and Lebanon,” Trump posted. “It has been a long time since the two leaders have spoken, like 34 years. It will happen tomorrow. Nice!”
Thirty-four years.
That’s how long it’s been since direct talks between Israel and Lebanon, a country that has, for decades, effectively been a launching pad for Hezbollah, the Iranian-backed terror group that has repeatedly attacked Israel from southern Lebanon.
Hezbollah isn’t just some fringe militia. It’s an extension of Iran’s terror network, armed, funded, and directed to keep pressure on Israel while Tehran pulls the strings from afar. That dynamic has turned Lebanon into a frontline in Iran’s broader war against the Jewish state for years.
And now, Trump is stepping in to force something that hasn’t happened in over three decades: direct engagement.
This comes after Israel hammered Hezbollah positions following the launch of the United States’ Operation Epic Fury, including strikes that reached deep into Beirut, while tensions tied to the broader Iran conflict continue to simmer.
Behind the scenes, United States, Israeli, and Lebanese officials have already begun laying the groundwork. But Trump’s message makes one thing clear: this isn’t just another quiet diplomatic effort, it’s a push to reset a long-frozen conflict.
The big question now? What exactly happens when a government tied to Hezbollah sits down across from Israel for the first time in a generation?
Because if this actually materializes, it’s not just “breathing room.”
It’s a crack in a decades-old standoff that’s been fueled by Iran, and watched by the world.

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President Donald Trump said the situation with Iran is “very close to over,” defending the moment he chose to step in and warning what could have happened if he didn’t.
“I had to divert because if I didn’t do that right now, you would have Iran with a nuclear weapon,” Trump said. “And if they had a nuclear weapon, you would be calling everybody over there, ‘sir’ — and you don’t want to do that.”
Trump made the remarks during an interview that aired Wednesday morning on Mornings with Maria, where he was pressed on whether the conflict is nearing an end.
“Well you keep saying ‘was’&#8230; Is this war over?” host Fox Business Network’s Maria Bartiromo asked.
“I think it’s close to over. I mean, I view it as very close to over,” Trump responded.
He added that even if the United States pulled back now, the damage has already been done.
“If I pulled up stakes right now, it would take them 20 years to rebuild that country,” Trump said.
Still, Trump made clear the situation remains ongoing.
“We’re not finished. We’ll see what happens,” he said, adding that he believes Iran is now eager to reach an agreement. “I think they want to make a deal very badly.”
Trump also weighed in on oil prices, brushing off concerns about the spike tied to the conflict.
Speaking in the same interview, Trump said he expected things to get much worse and suggested where prices are now is not nearly as bad as some predicted.
“A lot of people said it would be $200,” Trump said. “I think we’re doing very well.”
Bartiromo pointed out oil has still surged and markets have taken a hit, but Trump made clear he was willing to accept that tradeoff.
“You’re right,” he said. “I was willing to do that, to stop a nuclear weapon from being used against this country or the Middle East.” 
Trump added that the current price actually caught him off guard.
“If you told me that we were gonna be at only $92 a barrel, I would have been very surprised,” he said. “I am very happy.”
He also predicted prices could fall quickly if the situation wraps up.
“It’s gonna come dropping down very big as soon as it’s over,” Trump said, doubling down on his view that it could be “very soon.”

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Erika Kirk was scheduled to appear at a Turning Point USA event at the University of Georgia on Tuesday night, but was forced to stay home after receiving what organizers described as “very serious threats.”
Vice President JD Vance still moved forward with his planned appearance and delivered remarks to students at the event, which proceeded as scheduled with TPUSA leader Andrew Kolvet taking Kirk&#8217;s place. Vance addressed Erika Kirk’s absence at the start, saying he had been concerned the event might be canceled. He said he spoke with the Secret Service and ultimately told Kirk to “do what she needs to do for herself and her family.”
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NEWS: Erika Kirk had to skip tonight’s TPUSA event due to threats, <a href="https://twitter.com/AndrewKolvet?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AndrewKolvet</a> says. He’s interviewing Vice President Vance in her place. <a href="https://t.co/IxJgycjexU">pic.twitter.com/IxJgycjexU</a>
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A Turning Point USA official told The Daily Wire late Tuesday evening that the organization’s security had been monitoring threats to Kirk in the days leading up to the Athens event.
Kirk’s travel location was doxxed numerous times and people were trying to track her arrival and departure, the official said, noting that there were multiple direct threats against Kirk herself specifically. This ultimately led to her security’s assessment that they couldn’t guarantee her safety.
“The event venue itself was fine, especially once VP was on site, but it was the travel portion that was of chief concern,” the official told The Daily Wire. “Her children are one parent away from being orphans and so we take security’s assessments and advice seriously.”
Erika Kirk posted on X during the event, saying that &#8220;after all our family has been through, I take my security team’s recommendations extremely seriously.&#8221;
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I was so looking forward to tonight’s event at the <a href="https://twitter.com/universityofga?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@universityofga</a> with our Vice President <a href="https://twitter.com/JDVance?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JDVance</a>, but after all our family has been through, I take my security team’s recommendations extremely seriously. Thank you to our amazing Georgia chapter for your support. God bless you… <a href="https://t.co/f2rBre9ArJ">https://t.co/f2rBre9ArJ</a>
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The suspect charged in the assassination of Erika Kirk&#8217;s late husband, TPUSA founder Charlie Kirk’s, remains in custody and faces multiple charges, including aggravated murder, with prosecutors seeking the death penalty. Charlie Kirk was assassinated in 2025 while speaking at a campus event. Since then, Erika Kirk has taken on a more public role leading the organization and continuing its work nationwide.
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&#8211; People attacking Erika Kirk instead of those harming the US are part of the problem, not the solution. 
&#8211; He called Kash Patel about the attacks on <a href="https://twitter.com/Savsays?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Savsays</a> on the way down here and Patel promised to investigate the left wing groups involved 
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Her decision to step back comes as she has also been at the center of a growing controversy involving commentator Candace Owens, who recently announced an “investigative series” targeting Kirk titled “Bride of Charlie.”
The series has sparked backlash across the conservative movement. Daily Wire editor emeritus Ben Shapiro blasted Owens in a recent video, calling Owens an “evil, twisted human being” and accusing her of profiting off Charlie Kirk’s assassination by promoting conspiracy theories and targeting his widow. Shapiro urged Erika Kirk to “sue the living hell” out of Owens over the project.
Vance delivered an emotional defense of Erika Kirk, describing the grief she’s endured since her husband’s assassination and blasting critics who have questioned her.
Vance reflected on the raw, unpredictable nature of grief — saying Kirk has been navigating overwhelming emotions while also trying to preserve Charlie Kirk’s legacy and care for her children, who may grow up without lasting memories of their father.
He said the attacks against her have been “one of the most disgraceful things” he’s seen in public life, before sharing a deeply personal moment he witnessed alongside his wife after Charlie Kirk’s death.
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.<a href="https://twitter.com/VP?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@VP</a>: “The people telling you that Erika wasn&#8217;t grieving her husband are full of shit.&#8221; <a href="https://t.co/7qpQUZi80y">pic.twitter.com/7qpQUZi80y</a>
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“I was there with her, I was holding her hand, my wife was hugging her while we loaded Charlie’s body onto Air Force Two and said the Lord’s Prayer,” Vance said. “The people telling you that Erika wasn’t grieving her husband are full of sh*t.”
Owens has used her platform in recent months to push a range of claims about the killing of Charlie Kirk, including allegations implicating various figures and institutions — claims that have drawn widespread criticism.
The University of Georgia event was part of a broader campus tour by Turning Point USA aimed at engaging college students nationwide.
This piece was updated with additional information from Turning Point USA.

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Tiger Woods says he will step away “for a period of time” to seek treatment after pleading not guilty in his DUI case tied to a Florida rollover crash, acknowledging the “seriousness” of the situation.
“I know and understand the seriousness of the situation I find myself in today. I am stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment and focus on my health. This is necessary in order for me to prioritize my well-being and work toward lasting recovery.
“I’m committed to taking the time needed to return in a healthier, stronger, and more focused place, both personally and professionally. I appreciate your understanding and support, and ask for privacy for my family, loved ones and myself at this time.”
The PGA Tour also released a statement following Woods’ announcement: 
“Tiger Woods is a legend of our sport whose impact extends far beyond his achievements on the course. But above all else, Tiger is a person, and our focus is on his health and well-being. Tiger continues to have our full support as he takes this important step.”
It comes just hours after Woods entered a not guilty plea in his latest DUI case, according to court records. He’s once again turned to prominent Florida defense attorney Douglas Duncan — the same lawyer who represented him after his 2017 arrest.
On Friday afternoon, Woods crashed his Range Rover near his Jupiter Island home while attempting to pass a truck towing a pressure cleaner. The vehicle flipped. He managed to crawl out, but responding officers said he appeared “lethargic” and possibly under the influence of medication or drugs.
He was charged with DUI, property damage, and refusal to submit to a lawful test, and spent roughly eight hours in jail.
“DUI investigators came to the scene here, and Mr. Woods did exemplify signs of impairment. They did several tests on him. Of course, he did explain the injuries and the surgeries that he had. We did take that into account, but they did do some in-depth roadside tests,” Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek said.
Deputies said Woods showed signs of impairment at the scene. A breath test later showed no alcohol in his system, shifting attention to whether another substance may have been involved.
“We really weren’t suspicious of alcohol being involved in this case, and that proved to be true at the jail. … But when it came time for us to ask for a urinalysis test, he refused. And, so, he’s been charged with DUI, with property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test,” Budensiek added.
President Donald Trump weighed in Tuesday, saying Woods is “doing great” despite suffering “a lot of pain.”
“He tested negative for alcohol, as you know, and he is under a tremendous physical pressure from his various ailments, you know, the back and the leg,” Trump told The New York Post. “He lives a life of pain. He has a lot of pain. He’s an amazing guy. He’s an amazing athlete. He does have pain.”
Trump has previously spoken about his close relationship with the 15-time major champion, who is dating Trump’s former daughter-in-law, Vanessa Trump. Vanessa is the ex-wife of Donald Trump Jr. and the mother of the president’s granddaughter, Kai, who committed to the University of Miami to play golf.

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Vanessa Trump is back on Instagram but she’s not talking about Tiger Woods.
Less than 24 hours after Woods was arrested following a DUI rollover crash in Florida, Trump quietly returned to social media Saturday with a pair of Instagram story posts. Both featured her daughter, Kai Trump, at the Miami Open.
One showed Kai smiling alongside youth golf pro Allan Kournikova and a top tennis coach. The other was a video of Kai fielding fan questions in an “Ask Me Anything.”
Noticeably absent? Any mention of Woods or the crash that just landed him behind bars.
On Friday afternoon, Woods crashed his Range Rover near his Jupiter Island home after trying to pass a truck towing a pressure cleaner. The vehicle flipped. He managed to crawl out, but responding officers said he appeared “lethargic” and possibly under the influence of medication or drugs.
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He was hit with DUI, property damage, and refusal to submit to a lawful test and spent about eight hours in jail.
“DUI investigators came to the scene here, and Mr. Woods did exemplify signs of impairment. They did several tests on him. Of course, he did explain the injuries and the surgeries that he had. We did take that into account, but they did do some in-depth roadside tests,” Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek said.
Deputies said Woods showed signs of impairment at the scene. A breath test later showed no alcohol in his system, shifting attention to whether another substance may have been involved.
“We really weren’t suspicious of alcohol being involved in this case, and that proved to be true at the jail. … But when it came time for us to ask for a urinalysis test, he refused. And, so, he’s been charged with DUI, with property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test,” Budensiek added.
Late Friday, President Trump weighed in on the crash, calling Woods a close friend.
“I feel so badly,” Trump said. “He’s an amazing person, amazing man, but some difficulty.”
Woods has not publicly commented on the crash or his arrest.
It’s not his first run-in. The crash marks Woods’ second DUI arrest and his fourth public car accident.
Trump, who has been dating Woods for over a year, was not in the vehicle.
She shares five children with Donald Trump Jr., who she divorced in 2018.
The couple, Woods and Trump, went public with their relationship last year after weeks of speculation and had just been spotted together days earlier at a golf event in Palm Beach.

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Vanessa Trump Posts For First Time Since Tiger Woods DUI Charge After Crash

Tiger Woods is out of jail, and a new mugshot shows the golf star looking glassy-eyed after spending hours behind bars following a DUI arrest tied to a rollover crash near his Jupiter Island home.
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The 15-time major champion was taken into custody Friday afternoon in Martin County, Florida after he t-boned another vehicle, sending his Range Rover onto its side.
The crash unfolded just before 2 p.m. near the Hobe Sound Yacht Club, just minutes from his multimillion-dollar, 12-acre oceanfront estate.
Authorities say Woods sped up to try to pass a truck hauling a pressure cleaner when he plowed into it.
Photos from the scene show Woods’ black SUV tipped onto its side as authorities and a flatbed tow truck surrounded the wreck.
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“DUI investigators came to the scene here, and Mr. Woods did exemplify signs of impairment. They did several tests on him. Of course, he did explain the injuries and the surgeries that he had. We did take that into account, but they did do some in-depth roadside tests,” Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek said.
Deputies said Woods showed signs of impairment at the scene. A breath test later showed no alcohol in his system, shifting attention to whether another substance may have been involved.
“We really weren&#8217;t suspicious of alcohol being involved in this case, and that proved to be true at the jail. … But when it came time for us to ask for a urinalysis test, he refused. And, so, he&#8217;s been charged with DUI, with property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test,” Budensiek added.
Woods now faces misdemeanor charges of driving under the influence, property damage, and refusal to submit to a lawful test.
The golf legend was alone in the SUV at the time of the crash and was not hurt. He was able to crawl out after the vehicle flipped.
The incident adds to a pattern of past issues behind the wheel. In 2017, Woods was arrested after being found asleep in his car and later said he had been taking prescription medications following back surgery. In 2021, he was in another serious crash that left him with major leg injuries and sidelined him for a full year.
Friday’s crash also comes just days after Woods returned to competitive golf, raising fresh concerns about his condition off the course.
Woods is dating Vanessa Trump, the former daughter-in-law of President Donald Trump.
President Trump commented on the situation, calling Woods a close friend.
“I feel so badly,” Trump said. “He’s an amazing person, amazing man, but some difficulty.”
Woods has not publicly commented on the crash or his arrest.

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After weeks of airport meltdowns and unpaid security agents, the Senate finally blinked.
In a late-night vote that stretched into the early hours of Friday morning, lawmakers passed a funding bill to reopen most of the Department of Homeland Security, a move aimed squarely at ending the travel nightmare and getting TSA agents paid again.
The deal comes after a brutal 42-day partial shutdown that left travelers stuck in massive lines, airports understaffed, and TSA officers working without pay. Some quit. Others called out. The result was exactly what you would expect. Chaos.
Now, relief may be on the way.
The bill funds most DHS operations and is expected to restore pay for TSA workers, easing pressure on airports that have been pushed to the brink.
The deal on the table still needs to clear the House before heading to President Donald Trump’s desk, but momentum is clearly there after the overnight breakthrough.
There is a catch.
The legislation leaves out funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and parts of Border Patrol, setting up the next fight in Washington. That battle is not going away. It is just been delayed.
Democrats were quick to claim they “held the line” on immigration provisions. Republicans, meanwhile, moved to act as airport conditions deteriorated and the need to get TSA agents paid grew more urgent.
In a Truth Social post just hours earlier, Trump mocked Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer as “Cryin’ Chuck Schumer,” saying Democrats had made it clear they stand “on the side of criminal illegal aliens, and not the American people,” while accusing them of refusing to fund immigration enforcement unless Republicans agreed to “Open Border Policies.”
In that same post, Trump signaled he was ready to step in to make sure TSA agents could receive paychecks again and provide for their families, with or without Congress, raising the stakes on lawmakers to get something done.
They finally did. At 2 a.m.

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Taylor Frankie Paul shows little sign of concern after a video surfaced appearing to show her assaulting her baby daddy, instead sending a tongue-in-cheek message with her outfit following the cancellation of her &#8220;Bachelorette&#8221; season, which was scrapped before it ever aired.
&#8220;The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives&#8221; reality TV star was spotted in Salt Lake City over the weekend wearing a blue sweatshirt with the phrase &#8220;can’t wait to sleep with you&#8221; printed across the back.
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ABC&#8217;s sudden cancellation comes after a 2023 video surfaced appearing to show a violent altercation involving Paul and her baby daddy and former partner Dakota Mortensen. Paul&#8217;s young daughter from her first marriage can be seen nearby in the footage, and reports have claimed the child was struck during the incident. The video quickly spread online and prompted swift action from the network.
A spokesperson for Paul said she is now focused on protecting her family and moving forward, pointing to what she describes as a history of abuse. Mortensen has denied those claims and said his focus remains on their child.
The dispute has since escalated into an ongoing legal fight. Mortensen sought a protective order, and multiple reports indicate Paul has temporarily lost custody of their young son as the case plays out.
The impact is now spreading beyond her personal life. Industry estimates suggest the canceled season could cost tens of millions, raising questions about how the situation was handled behind the scenes.
There are also signs of additional fallout. Several contestants from the canceled season are reportedly weighing legal action, claiming they never should have been put in that situation to begin with.
For now, Paul appears unfazed in public. But the consequences of what happened behind the scenes are still unfolding.

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The White House is amplifying a jaw-dropping report about Iran’s new supreme leader — and according to insiders, President Donald Trump’s reaction to the intelligence left the room in stitches.
U.S. intelligence believes Iran’s newly installed supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, may be gay — a claim said to have sparked laughter during a briefing with Trump.
The allegation carries a striking layer of irony. Iran’s Islamic regime criminalizes homosexuality, and under the country’s strict interpretation of Sharia law, same-sex acts can carry the death penalty. Iranian authorities have publicly executed men by hanging on charges tied to homosexual conduct, and human rights groups have long documented the regime’s persecution of LGBT individuals.
According to the <a href="https://nypost.com/2026/03/16/us-news/trump-briefed-that-irans-new-supreme-leader-mojtaba-khamenei-is-probably-gay/">New York Post</a>, Trump was briefed on the intelligence last week and couldn’t contain his reaction. Sources familiar with the meeting told the outlet the president “laughed aloud” after hearing the claim. Others in the room reportedly found the moment just as humorous, with one senior intelligence official said to have been laughing about it for days.
Steven Cheung, assistant to the president and White House director of communications, amplified the New York Post story on X, writing, “Some interesting reporting coming out of Tehran these days.”
The Post cited intelligence community sources and a person close to the White House who said that United States spy agencies view the allegation as credible rather than as disinformation.
Mojtaba Khamenei, 56, assumed control of Iran’s theocratic regime earlier this month after his father, longtime Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed in a joint strike by the United States and Israel during Operation Epic Fury. The younger Khamenei had long been viewed as a powerful behind-the-scenes figure inside the Iranian government and was often described as the “power behind the robes.”
According to the report, intelligence indicates Mojtaba may have maintained a long-term relationship with a male tutor from his childhood. Another source told the outlet that information also suggested a past relationship with someone who once worked for the Khamenei family.
One of the sources cited by the Post also claimed that while recovering from injuries sustained in the February airstrikes, Khamenei made “aggressive” sexual overtures toward male caregivers who were treating him, possibly while under the influence of heavy medication.
Officials reportedly do not have photographic evidence of the alleged relationships, but sources told the Post the intelligence came from highly protected sources and was taken seriously enough to reach the highest levels of government.
Speculation about Mojtaba’s personal life has circulated inside Iran for years, according to the report, particularly among political insiders following the death of former Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in 2024.
The White House has not issued a formal statement on the intelligence beyond Cheung sharing the report online, but the administration’s decision to circulate it publicly suggests officials are not shying away from the controversy surrounding Tehran’s new ruler — or the striking contradiction it may represent.

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A violent synagogue terror attack in Michigan is taking on an even darker dimension after new intelligence revealed a chilling connection: the attacker’s brother was a Hezbollah terrorist commander responsible for rocket attacks on Israeli civilians.
According to the official Israel Defense Forces social media account, Hezbollah commander Ibrahim Muhammad Ghazali oversaw weapons operations inside the group’s Badr Unit, a branch responsible for launching hundreds of rockets toward Israeli civilian areas during the war.
His brother, Ayman Muhammad Ghazali, carried out the <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/police-respond-to-reports-of-active-shooter-as-michigan-synagogue-goes-up-in-smoke">terror attack </a>in Michigan on Thursday, where <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/fbi-trained-michigan-temple-how-to-stop-a-shooter-just-weeks-before-attack">armed synagogue security guards </a>exchanged gunfire with him during the confrontation. His body was later found burned inside the vehicle he rammed into the building.
Israeli forces reportedly eliminated Ibrahim Ghazali in an Israeli Air Force strike on a Hezbollah military structure, just days before the synagogue attack unfolded in the United States.
The newly revealed family connection is now prompting investigators to take a closer look at whether the Michigan attacker had deeper ties to the Iran-backed terror group.
Hezbollah is designated by the United States as a foreign terrorist organization. The group has spent decades building global networks while carrying out attacks against Israeli and Western targets.
Authorities have not yet said whether the terrorist had direct operational ties to Hezbollah or whether the attack was carried out independently. But the discovery that his brother served as a weapons commander inside the group is likely to intensify scrutiny around the case.
The disturbing link comes as Operation Epic Fury — the ongoing U.S. military campaign targeting Iran’s military infrastructure and proxy networks — has intensified in recent days, with American and Israeli forces coordinating strikes aimed at weakening the regime’s military capabilities. The joint effort has targeted missile systems, military facilities, and infrastructure tied to Iran’s nuclear and weapons programs.
In a post on Truth Social, President Donald Trump said U.S. Central Command carried out one of the most powerful bombing raids in Middle East history, “totally obliterating” military targets on Kharg Island, which he described as Iran’s “crown jewel.” The island serves as a critical hub for the regime’s operations in the Persian Gulf. Trump said the strike deliberately spared the island’s oil infrastructure but warned that could change if Iran attempts to interfere with shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

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Florida Republicans just passed a sweeping voter integrity bill aimed at safeguarding the state’s elections — with one key timeline detail.
The Republican-controlled Legislature pushed the measure through Thursday, sending it to Gov. Ron DeSantis after it cleared both chambers in largely party-line votes. The Florida House approved the bill 77–28, while the Senate passed it earlier in the day by a 27–12 vote.
The legislation is modeled on President Donald Trump’s SAVE America Act, a federal proposal that would require proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote.
The measure requires proof of citizenship during voter registration and expands coordination between election officials and state agencies responsible for confirming eligibility.
DeSantis praised the legislation after lawmakers sent it to his desk, saying the move would further cement Florida’s reputation as a national leader on election security.
“Although Florida has already enacted much of what the federal legislation contemplates, this will further fortify our state as the leader in election integrity,” DeSantis wrote on social media.
Florida already bans non-citizens from voting — a prohibition voters added to the state constitution in 2020. The new legislation builds on that rule by tightening how the state verifies citizenship during the voter registration process.
State Sen. Erin Grall, the Republican sponsor of the legislation, said lawmakers must continue strengthening election protections where vulnerabilities exist.
“What is our tolerance for fraud and lack of integrity?” Grall said during debate.
State investigators have previously uncovered instances of non-citizens registering or casting ballots. A report released last year by Florida’s Office of Election Crimes and Security said investigators reviewed more than 800 potential cases and identified nearly 200 individuals believed to have illegally registered or voted. Many of those cases were referred to law enforcement.
The legislation also includes additional election changes, including a provision preventing college students from using student identification cards when voting in person.
One key timeline detail appears in the legislation itself.
The proof-of-citizenship requirement would not take effect until 2027, meaning it would not apply to the 2026 midterm elections.
The delayed rollout gives state agencies and local election supervisors time to update voter registration systems and coordinate verification procedures before the new requirements begin.
The bill now heads to DeSantis’ desk for his signature.

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