Hegseth says Iran's Khamenei is wounded

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View in Browser Hegseth says Iran's Khamenei is wounded March 13, 2026 Iran's new supreme leader "is wounded and likely disfigured," U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said during a Pentagon briefing. Read more Want more from AP News? Sign up for Morning Wire and Afternoon Wire for a rundown of the top stories of the day. ADVERTISEMENT SUPPORT THE AP. DONATE. Manage preferences  | Privacy policy | Unsubscribe     *Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in advertising, contact us here.