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Iran Chooses New Supreme Leader Amid Escalating Tensions with Israel

Iran has reportedly reached a consensus on its new supreme leader as its Assembly of Experts convenes amidst ongoing military strikes from Israel. The frontrunner appears to be Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the late leader Ali Khamenei, although his name has not yet been formally announced. Tensions in the region have surged, with Israel threatening to target not only the successor but also those involved in the selection process. As strikes continue to hit Iranian infrastructure, particularly the oil depots in Tehran, the geopolitical landscape remains precarious with implications for U.S.-Iran relations and broader Middle Eastern dynamics.
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