Iran's new leader sends message but with no proof of lifeA new message attributed to Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was read on state TV. However, there was no accompanying video or audio of him. Khamenei has not made a public appearance since being appointed on March 8. CNN’s Nick Paton Walsh reports on how the lack of proof of life from the new leader could prolong the war in Iran.

Source: CNN March 21, 2026 03:04 UTC