According to intelligence inputs cited by CNN-News18, Mojtaba Khamenei is believed to be alive but gravely wounded following the February 28 US-Israel strikes that reportedly killed his father. Sources claim the injured cleric is now under extremely tight security, with his movement restricted and all communication being closely monitored and filtered by the IRGC. Reports further suggest that the IRGC has assumed complete control over the messaging attributed to Mojtaba, carefully managing any public statements in order to maintain stability inside Iran’s political system. Adding to the intrigue, intelligence chatter indicates that Mojtaba may have been secretly transported to Moscow for emergency medical treatment, possibly undergoing surgery aboard a Russian military aircraft before being moved to a high-security hospital inside the presidential palace complex. WATCH
16 March,2026 02:59 PM IST
The Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil trade, has once again become the center of international tension. In this latest update, US President Trump is pressuring oil-dependent nations to deploy naval forces and patrol the strategic strait, raising questions about allied commitments and global security. Despite Trump’s heavy appeals, countries like Japan and Australia have firmly declined immediate military engagement. The stakes are high as global energy markets react to the uncertainty, with oil prices surging amid mounting tension. While the US stresses the strait’s importance to allies, it notes its own lower dependency on Hormuz oil flows. China remains a major player with strong self-interest in securing energy supply routes, though its participation in any international coalition remains unclear. WATCH
16 March,2026 01:56 PM IST
The United Arab Emirates has launched a high-profile crackdown on misleading war content circulating online, arresting 35 individuals, including 19 Indian nationals, in connection with manipulated videos related to US-Israeli airstrikes on Iran. Following an extensive investigation, UAE prosecutors have fast-tracked trials for suspects accused of creating false war narratives that could incite public disorder. The UAE Attorney General, Hamad Saif Al Shams, emphasized strict digital surveillance measures to curb the spread of fabricated content and propaganda that glorifies military aggression. The investigation has categorized the accused into three distinct groups: those sharing real war footage, individuals manipulating videos using AI and propagandists promoting military escalation.
16 March,2026 12:06 PM IST
A sudden video of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu inside a cafe in Tel Aviv has set the internet on fire, but not for the reason you might think. The clip surfaced online just as wild rumours about Netanyahu’s alleged assassination began spreading across social media platforms. Within hours, the cafe footage was being circulated by Bibi himself as “proof” that he was alive and well. But the moment the video went viral, a new twist emerged, claims that the clip itself might actually be an AI-generated deepfake. Discussions intensified after Grok, the AI chatbot available on X, weighed in. The chatbot initially avoided commenting on the authenticity of the footage before later suggesting that the clip could be an “advanced AI deepfake.” WATCH
16 March,2026 08:43 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
