Iran names Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his father as supreme leader and Saudi sharpens warning
Summary
Mojtaba Khamenei has been named as Iran's next supreme leader amidst widening attacks on Middle Eastern oil and water facilities, escalating regional tensions with Saudi Arabia and others.
Key Points
- Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the late supreme leader, was named Iran's next supreme leader by the Assembly of Experts.
- Iran has expanded attacks across the Middle East, targeting oil and water facilities in Gulf Arab states.
- Saudi Arabia intercepted a drone attack on its Shaybah oil field and issued stern warnings to Iran.
- The war has caused over 1,230 deaths in Iran and significant displacement in Lebanon due to fighting with Hezbollah.
