Iran’s National Security Council Secretary-General Ali Larijani has stated that the newly elected Supreme Leader can lead the country in its current sensitive situation. In his statement, he emphasized that the Iranian Expediency Council has chosen the new Supreme Leader despite threats and attacks. Ayatollah Khamenei’s son, Ebrahim Raisi, has been designated as the new Supreme Leader. The Expediency Council has appealed to the nation to maintain unity, and Ali Larijani has urged the Iranian people to remain united under the new Supreme Leader’s leadership.
Recent reports suggest that a US Tomahawk cruise missile struck an Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps base near a school. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo stated that the attacks aim to destroy Iran’s missile program. The spokesperson for the Khatam al-Anbia Air Defense Base, Ebrahim Doulabi, emphasized that the attacks have resulted in the destruction of Iranian military equipment, including 20 tanks, US helicopters, logistics, and support facilities.
Following a nine-day conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran, reports indicate that 1255 Iranians have been killed and over 12,000 have been injured in the US and Israeli attacks. In response, Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has stated that the region is facing an “existential threat” and that Iran will not surrender.
Meanwhile, the US has expressed confidence that the conflict will ultimately benefit global peace and security. US President Donald Trump has stated that oil prices will plummet once the threat of Iran’s nuclear capabilities is eliminated. However, global oil prices have surged to $117 per barrel following the conflict.
In response to the conflict, Saudi Arabia has condemned Iran’s aggression against neighboring countries. The Saudi government has also expressed concerns about the security situation in the region, with many residents experiencing power outages in their homes. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has emphasized that Israel is a sovereign state where all decisions are made in accordance with the law.
The conflict has also had a significant impact on the global economy, with many countries experiencing a surge in defense spending. In an effort to mitigate the economic impact, the G7 nations have proposed measures to reduce oil prices.
In other news, the Lebanese Parliament has delayed national elections for two years. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps has reported that the US and Israeli attacks have resulted in significant damage to their military equipment and facilities.
