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  • Iran Moves to Appoint New Supreme Leader as Israel Warns Successor Will Be a ‘Target for Elimination’

    Iran Moves to Appoint New Supreme Leader as Israel Warns Successor Will Be a ‘Target for Elimination’

    Iran’s clerical leadership is advancing the process to choose a new Supreme Leader following the reported death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and Israel has issued a stark warning that whoever is selected could become a target for elimination, heightening tensions in an already volatile region.

    Officials in Tehran’s Assembly of Experts, the clerical body responsible for selecting the nation’s next supreme leader, have been meeting to designate a successor after the unprecedented killing of Khamenei during a joint U.S.–Israeli military operation. The process is being pursued urgently amid ongoing clashes and heightened security concerns.

    In a message posted on social media platform X, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz warned that “every leader appointed by the Iranian terror regime” who continues hostile policies toward Israel, the United States, or regional partners “will be an unequivocal target for elimination,” regardless of name or location. He said the Israel Defence Forces have been ordered to prepare to carry out this directive as part of broader military objectives.

    Analysts say Iran’s leadership transition comes at a critical moment, with conflict spreading across the Middle East and global powers watching closely. The intense rhetoric from Jerusalem signals how deeply the evolving leadership in Tehran is tied to ongoing conflict dynamics and security calculations.

    The assembly’s decision is expected soon, and potential successors, including hard-line religious figures, may shape Tehran’s domestic policies and foreign relations going forward. International observers have expressed concern that aggressive language regarding any chosen leader could further destabilize the region and risk broader confrontation.

    Swifteradio.com

  • Iranian President Announces Leadership Council Has Begun Work Following Supreme Leader’s Death

    Iranian President Announces Leadership Council Has Begun Work Following Supreme Leader’s Death

    Iran’s president has confirmed that a newly established leadership council has officially begun governing responsibilities following the death of the country’s Supreme Leader, marking a historic and highly sensitive transition in the Islamic Republic’s political structure.

    In a nationally broadcast address, the president stated that the council was formed in accordance with constitutional procedures to ensure continuity and stability during the leadership transition. He emphasized that the body has already started overseeing critical state functions, including national security, governance coordination, and religious leadership matters.

    “The leadership council has begun its work and will carry out its duties with full commitment to protecting the nation, its values, and its sovereignty,” the president said. He reassured citizens that government institutions remain fully operational and that the country’s armed forces are prepared to defend Iran against external threats.

    The death of the supreme leader has created one of the most consequential political moments in Iran since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. The supreme leader holds ultimate authority over Iran’s military, judiciary, and major political decisions, making the succession process both complex and closely watched domestically and internationally.

    Iranian officials indicated that the leadership council will temporarily oversee state affairs while the Assembly of Experts — the clerical body responsible for selecting a new supreme leader — begins formal deliberations. The timeline for appointing a permanent successor remains unclear, but analysts expect intense consultations among senior clerics and political figures.

    The announcement comes amid heightened regional tensions following recent military confrontations involving Iran, Israel, and the United States. Iranian authorities have vowed that the leadership transition will not weaken the country’s strategic posture or its regional alliances.

    Global leaders and diplomatic observers are closely monitoring developments, as Iran’s leadership structure plays a critical role in Middle Eastern geopolitics, energy markets, and international security. Experts warn that while the leadership council is designed to ensure stability, internal political rivalries and external pressures could influence the succession process.

    For now, Iranian officials are seeking to project unity and continuity, signaling that the state remains firmly in control during this unprecedented period.

    Swifteradio.com