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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Bel Trew,James C. Reynolds and Arpan Rai

Israel threatens to kill Iran’s supreme leader as strikes continue

Iran Israel Oil Tehran Donald Trump
  • Iran has reportedly elected a new supreme leader, according to senior official Ahmad Alamolhoda, though the individual's identity remains undisclosed.
  • This development follows the death of Iran's previous leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in an Israeli strike last Saturday, and occurs as the conflict between Iran, the US, and Israel enters its ninth day.
  • Israel has declared its intention to target both the newly elected leader and those responsible for their appointment.
  • Overnight, Israel launched a significant wave of attacks on Tehran, targeting infrastructure and oil facilities, which the Israel Defence Forces confirmed.
  • Residents in Tehran reported waking to loud explosions and massive flames from oil refineries, indicating the severity of the Israeli onslaught.

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Iran-US war latest: Israel threatens to kill new supreme leader as strikes continue across Gulf

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