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Boston Globe - Politics
Live updates - Iran's supreme leader issues first statement, vowing to avenge those killed in the war. Follow live updates. The new ayatollah signaled a continuation of his slain father's strategy in confronting the United States and Israel.
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Long-serving Democrat Jim Clyburn of South Carolina will run for an 18th term in Congress1 minute ago
Trump discourages Iranian soccer team from attending the World Cup, citing safety concerns -- Iranian leaders said earlier this week that it's "not possible" for the country to participate in the World Cup.17 minutes ago
At 13, he was selling sneakers. At 18, he's facing terror charges. -- Emir Balat took a jar packed with metal and a powerful explosive, lit the fuse and threw the device at protesters outside of the home of New York City's mayor, Zohran Mamdani.1 hour ago
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YVONNE ABRAHAM - Just six days of war in Iran cost us $11.3 billion. 'What the [expletive] is wrong with us?' For perspective, the city of Boston's entire operating budget was $4.6 billion for 2025. A few days' worth of Iran spending could cover it.2 hours ago
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Iran's secretive top leader vows to keep up attacks in his first statement since being appointed1 hour ago
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