Iran Signals New Era as Israel Targets Tehran’s Fuel Infrastructure
TL;DR
Iranian officials say a new supreme leader has been chosen to replace Ayatollah Ali Khamenei after his death in the U.S.-Israeli strikes, as Israel widens its attacks on Iran’s energy infrastructure, hitting fuel depots in Tehran and a hotel in Beirut amid clashes with Hezbollah; the Assembly of Experts indicated a leader has been selected, with speculation around Mojtaba Khamenei, signaling a broader and escalating regional conflict.
- New Iran supreme leader has been selected, officials say; Israel hits energy infrastructure The Washington Post
- Live Updates: Iran Says It’s Close to Naming New Supreme Leader as Attacks on Infrastructure Grow The New York Times
- Middle East crisis live: Israel warns it will pursue Iran’s next supreme leader; black smoke smothers Tehran after missiles strike oil depots The Guardian
- Israel military vows to go after Khamenei's successor CNN
- Polymarket Odds on Khamenei Son to Be Supreme Leader Fall Below 50% WSJ
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