Israel Intensifies Strikes on Tehran Amid Leadership Transition in Iran
Israel has launched extensive airstrikes on Tehran, targeting government facilities, as Iran mourns the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and considers his successor.
Israel has initiated a series of extensive airstrikes on Tehran, targeting key government facilities, including the presidential office. These attacks come as Iran mourns the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in a joint U.S.-Israeli strike on February 28.
In response, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has launched approximately 40 missiles at U.S. and Israeli targets. The conflict has also extended to Lebanon, with Israeli strikes reported in the southern Beirut suburb of Dahiyeh, a known Hezbollah stronghold.
The Assembly of Experts is currently deliberating on Khamenei's successor. Mojtaba Khamenei, the late leader's son, has emerged as a frontrunner, though no official confirmation has been made.
The ongoing conflict has significantly impacted global markets. Oil and gas prices have surged due to disruptions in Middle Eastern energy exports, and major stock indices in Asia have experienced sharp declines.
International reactions have been swift. Russia condemned the U.S.-Israeli strikes as an "unprovoked act of armed aggression" and warned of potential humanitarian and economic crises.
The situation remains volatile as both sides continue military operations, and the international community closely monitors developments.
