The Real Politick with Mark Sleboda
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🇺🇸⚔️🇮🇷 Strikes in Tehran.

Tehran’s Riot Police headquarters were reportedly targeted, which tells a lot about US intentions.

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🇰🇼🇮🇷🇺🇸 Chinese satellite imagery shows the aftermath of Iranian ballistic missile strikes on Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait.

At least 4 impact sites confirmed. A massive smoke plume visible from space stretching for miles.

Ali Al Salem is a key U.S. staging base, it has served as the primary transit hub for American forces moving in and out of the Middle East for decades.

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🇺🇸 Continuing with the throwback posts...

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🇮🇷 BREAKING! Iranian state television has confirmed the death of the Islamic Republic’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei.

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🇮🇷 Statement of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps

In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

And do not think of those who have been killed in the way of Allah as dead; rather, they are alive with their Lord, receiving provision.

We offer our condolences and congratulations to the presence of Imam Mahdi, may our souls be sacrificed for him, the Islamic Ummah, the grand religious authorities and scholars, and the great nation of Iran on the honorable martyrdom of the divine scholar, the leader of the martyrs of the Islamic Revolution and the master of the awaiting martyrs and the rightful deputy of the Imam of the Age, may God hasten his reappearance, Imam Khamenei, may God bless him, in the blessed month of Ramadan.
God Almighty accepted this great striving soul and the pure son of Lady Fatimah, peace be upon her, like his leader, the Commander of the Faithful, Ali, peace be upon him, in the blessed month of Ramadan and granted him the blessing of martyrdom.

We have lost a great leader and mourn him, who was unique in his era in purity of soul, strength of faith, prudence in affairs, courage against the arrogant, and jihad in the way of Allah.

Martyrdom at the hands of the most wicked terrorists and executioners of humanity and humanity is a sign of the righteousness of this great leader and the acceptance of his sincere services.

Martyrdom in the path of Islam and the great Iran is a sign of victory and approaching the goal; however, with the martyrdom and migration to God of Imam Khamenei, may God bless him, his path and conduct will not stop and will continue with power and glory.

This martyrdom will make our nation more determined to continue the luminous path of dear Imam Khamenei.

The criminal and terrorist act of the wicked governments of America and the Zionist regime is a clear violation of religious, ethical, legal, and customary principles; therefore, the hand of revenge of the Iranian nation for severe, decisive, and regretful punishment of the killers of the Imam of the Ummah will not leave their collar.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic, and the great popular Basij will powerfully continue the path of their leader to defend the precious legacy of this great leader and will stand firm against internal and external conspiracies and the punitive lesson for the aggressors against the Islamic homeland.

In conclusion, we invite all segments of society to demonstrate their national unity and cohesion to the world and the wicked and terrorist enemies of this nation by their enthusiastic and epic presence in the scenes of national defense.
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MARTYRDOM IN SHIA ISLAM/SIGNIFICANCE OF KHAMENEI'S MURDER

In Shia Islam, martyrdom (shahada / شهید) is a central religious, social, and political concept with deep spiritual and historical significance.

Martyrdom (Shahada) is dying in the cause of God or defending faith, justice, and the community, often in circumstances of oppression.

A martyr (shahid) is someone who sacrifices life while upholding religious or moral principles.

Unlike a generic death, martyrdom grants spiritual reward and eternal honor in Shia belief.

Martyrs are considered closer to God and can intercede on behalf of the living.

Their deaths are exemplary, inspiring others to stand for truth and justice.

Martyrdom is often linked to resistance against tyranny, oppression, or foreign aggression.

Shia Islam emphasizes the martyrdom of key figures in early Islamic history. The main such and the central figure of Shia Islam is Imam Husayn ibn Ali, who died as a martyr in the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE.
Ashura, one of the main Shia religious holidays, commemorates Husayn’s martyrdom on 10th of Muharram, which falls on different day in Western (Gregorian) calendar, depending on the first sighting of the moon for the start of month of Muharram. This year is falls on June 25.

Martyrdom is not only spiritual, but also motivates social justice and resistance. In modern times is has been invoked during the 1979 Revolution and in the Iran-Iraq War (1980 - 1988). In the Shia religious dogma religious leaders emphasize defense of the oppressed and the main idea of martyrdom - one’s death for a just cause is more valuable than a long life without purpose.

In Shia islam Martyrs are believed to enter paradise directly, without trial. Blood of a martyr is sacred, inspiring the community.

Martyrdom is seen as both personal salvation and social duty, it is the highest act of faith, symbolizing self-sacrifice for God, justice, and community.

For all hoping for or expecting a negative impact of the murder of ayatollah Khamenei on Shia muslims - no, the Westoid Empire and Isntreal just created a modern saint.

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🇮🇷Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi has been appointed the new Commander-in-Chief of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

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🇮🇷 Reports indicate that Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the late Supreme Leader, will be named Iran’s new Supreme Leader.

Father to son. Mojtaba has long been considered the shadow power behind the regime, controlling key IRGC appointments, overseeing intelligence operations, and managing his father's inner circle.

In true USA fashion, they overthrew Khamenei to be replaced by Khamenei. Remember Afghanistan?

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🇮🇷 People went to the streets like the Epstein Coalition had hoped.

However, there’s a nuance: they’re chanting “Death to America.”

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🇺🇸🇮🇷 Trump threatens Iran if they retaliate harder

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🇮🇷Iran confirmed the death of the country's defense minister and the chief of the Iranian Armed Forces General Staff, reports the IRNA state agency

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🇮🇷Ayatollah Arafeh has been appointed as a lawyer - a member of the Governing Council, who is entrusted to temporarily perform the duties of the Supreme Leader - ISNA

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🇺🇸🇮🇷 Reuters reports, citing sources familiar with CIA assessments, that ahead of Saturday’s US and Israeli strikes, the agency concluded that eliminating Iran’s Supreme Leader would not moderate Tehran. Instead, he could be replaced by hardline elements from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

According to the sources, an IRGC takeover was one of several scenarios under discussion — and it could mean even "greater radicalization of Iran."

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🇷🇺🇮🇷 People are bringing flowers and toys to the Iranian Embassy in Moscow in memory of the victims of the strikes

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🇮🇷⚡️Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi issued a jihad ruling against America and Israel

The Shia Marja: The Iranian nation and the Islamic world are the avengers of the blood of the martyred leader of the revolution. The main perpetrators of this crime are the arrogant US government and the cursed Zionist regime, and this revenge is a religious duty for all Muslims worldwide to eliminate these criminals from the world.
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🇫🇷🇧🇪🇷🇺 Macron announced the seizure of a Russian “shadow fleet” oil tanker in the North Sea, calling it a joint French-Belgian operation.

In January, Macron made a similar claim about detaining a Russian tanker, but it was later released. Other vessels previously seized by European authorities were also eventually let go.

Belgium has not officially informed the Russian Embassy of the reasons for the seizure, according to diplomats speaking to TASS.

The embassy is also verifying whether Russian citizens are on board the vessel.

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🇺🇸⚔️🇮🇷 US strikes on Iran have triggered the largest oil market shock in years.

Reuters reports that fears of a potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz have already disrupted supply chains, forcing traders and shippers to reconsider oil routes.

Even without direct physical damage, the mere risk of tankers being trapped in the Persian Gulf or targeted is enough to push producers and LNG exporters to reroute shipments.

According to Reuters, several major oil companies and trading houses have temporarily suspended transit through the strait. This caution is unlikely to ease until security in the region is firmly restored.

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🇵🇰🇺🇸 Reports indicate that U.S. Marines opened fire on Pakistani protesters outside the U.S. Consulate in Karachi.

At least eight people were killed and more than 20 wounded. Witness accounts claim snipers were positioned on the consulate roof, targeting demonstrators.

The crowd had gathered in response to U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran. According to initial reports, Marines began firing before any breach of the perimeter occurred, which then triggered the storming of the compound.

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