Several stories emerged over the weekend, so we rounded up a few of the biggest developments so you don't miss a beat.
In Iran, the country has reportedly moved quickly to install a new supreme leader following last week’s U.S.–Israeli strikes, a decision that could reshape the region’s political landscape. In Norway, meanwhile, authorities are investigating an explosion outside the U.S. Embassy in Oslo, with officials not ruling out a possible link to the current security climate.
Back in Texas, newly released footage appears to contradict officials’ account of a deadly shooting involving a federal immigration agent, raising fresh questions about what happened in the final moments before a 23-year-old U.S. citizen was killed. And in the skies, two separate security incidents disrupted air travel, including a Southwest flight diversion and temporary evacuation at a major U.S. airport.
Here’s what we know so far about these unfolding events.
Iran has a new supreme leader
The Assembly of Experts — the powerful clerical body responsible for selecting Iran’s supreme leader — has settled on Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of slain leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as his successor, according to The New York Times, citing Iranian state media.
“The name of Khamenei will continue,” Hosseinali Eshkevari, a member of the council, said ahead of the announcement.
Analysts expect the 56-year-old to take a more hardline approach than his father. He has close ties to some of the regime’s most ideologically extremist clerics — figures who have helped lead some of the government’s harshest crackdowns on protesters.
The decision could also deepen tensions with Washington. President Trump has called Mojtaba Khamenei “unacceptable,” saying whoever leads the country should “bring harmony and peace.” He has also suggested the U.S. should have a say in choosing the next leader — an idea Iranian officials have firmly rejected.
Israel, meanwhile, has indicated that Iran’s leadership could remain a target if the conflict escalates.
Norway police investigating explosion outside U.S. embassy
A loud explosion rocked the U.S. Embassy in Oslo early Sunday, and police say they aren’t ruling out terrorism.
According to those on the ground, here’s what we know so far: Authorities received several reports of a blast around 1 a.m. local time, which struck the front of the embassy. Damage appears to be minor, and no injuries have been reported.
Investigators are still working to determine what caused the explosion. While it’s unclear whether it is connected to the escalating conflict in the Middle East, Norwegian authorities say they are examining that possibility.
Frode Larsen, head of Norway’s joint investigation and intelligence unit, said at a press conference that it is “natural to view this in the context of the current security situation,” referencing the U.S.-Israeli bombing campaign against Iran, and described the incident as a targeted attack on the U.S. Embassy.
At the same time, Larsen stressed that investigators are still exploring multiple possibilities. When asked whether terrorism is being considered, he said it is “one of the hypotheses,” but emphasized police have not reached any firm conclusions.
New footage challenges federal account of a fatal shooting in Texas
Newly released videos are raising fresh questions about the fatal shooting of 23-year-old Ruben Ray Martinez, a U.S. citizen, by a federal immigration agent last spring.
At the time, the Department of Homeland Security said agents helping South Padre Island police manage traffic after an unrelated accident were intentionally run over by Martinez, leaving one officer on the hood of the vehicle.
But the latest footage tells a more complicated story: Martinez’s blue Ford is seen slowly approaching an intersection as pedestrians cross. At one point, someone can be heard telling the driver to “keep going.” Moments later, officers appear alarmed and shout “stop him” followed by three gunshots.
The agent who fired, identified as Jack Stevens, said he approached the car after another officer yelled to “get him out.” Stevens told investigators he smelled marijuana coming from the driver’s window, and a toxicology report released with the footage found Martinez’s blood alcohol level was 0.12 percent, above the legal limit of 0.08%.
Stevens also told investigators that recent incidents involving vehicles used as weapons — including the deadly New Year’s Day attack in New Orleans — were “fresh on my mind,” according to DPS investigative documents.
The footage doesn’t show the moment from Stevens’ perspective, making it unclear whether Martinez’s vehicle struck any officers. But Martinez’s brake lights appear to be on when the shots are fired.
In a recorded interview, passenger Joshua Orta said an officer initially told them to keep moving past the accident scene and that Martinez appeared to panic as officers began yelling.
“He didn’t floor the gas,” Orta said. “He just kind of went forward a little bit and I guess they thought he was trying to run the cop over.”
Orta said he saw an officer end up on the hood of the car but believes Martinez never intended to hit anyone.
Southwest flight diverted after midair security scare
A Southwest Airlines flight from Nashville to Fort Lauderdale was diverted to Atlanta on Friday night over what the airline described as a “possible security matter.”
A video circulating online shows a tense scene inside the cabin after the plane landed, with travelers seated and holding their hands above their heads as law enforcement officers moved down the aisle.
Atlanta police — supported by federal officials — arrived at the aircraft and removed an individual who has not been publicly identified. Exactly what happened on board remains unclear: Authorities haven’t said what the person allegedly did to prompt the security response, whether any charges have been filed, or if the individual has since been released.
Still, despite the unsettling scene captured online, the situation appears to have been resolved relatively quickly. The remaining passengers later boarded another aircraft and continued on to Fort Lauderdale. A Southwest spokesperson said the airline has since reached out to apologize for the disruption.
Then on Sunday, in a separate incident, parts of Kansas City International Airport were temporarily evacuated after authorities investigated what officials described as a potential threat. A spokesperson for the Kansas City Aviation Department said sections of the terminal were cleared as a “precaution” while airport police worked with the FBI to assess the situation. The threat was first reported around 11:15 a.m. local time. Several hours later, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the incident had been cleared and normal operations had resumed.
