Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian said on Sunday that a new leadership council “has begun its work” following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Pezeshkian made the comments in a pre-recorded message broadcast on Iranian state television.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told the Al Jazeera network that a new supreme leader would be elected in “a day or two.”
a massive explosion Attack on Iran’s capital On Sunday the Israeli military said it was attacking targets in central Tehran. First, iran In retaliation, Israel and the Gulf Arab states fired missiles at an ever-growing list of targets.
what to know:
- Iran vows to avenge Khamenei’s killing: Iran’s parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf said, “You have crossed our red line and you will have to pay the price.” said in a televised address on Sunday. “We will deliver such devastating blows that you yourself will be forced to beg.” Trump warned that any retaliatory action would further inflame the matter.
- 3 US service members killed, 5 injured: The US military said three service members have been killed and five others seriously injured since the operation began. They are the first known American casualties of the battle.
- The strikes were planned for months and anticipated for weeks: Tensions have increased in recent weeks due to the Trump administration The greatest strength of American warships and aircraft in the Middle East over the decades.
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