The sudden death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has left the nation in a state of uncertainty. In a shocking revelation, opposition group National Union for Democracy’s Research Director, Khosrow Asafari, has told the New York Post that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had explicitly stated in his will that he did not want his son, Mojtaba Khamenei, to succeed him. This contradicts the current government’s claims that Mojtaba Khamenei is the rightful leader.
According to Mohammad Mirbagheri, a member of the Assembly of Experts, the majority of the members have already agreed on the new Supreme Leader’s selection. However, Asafari claimed that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei believed that Mojtaba Khamenei lacked the experience to run the country. Moreover, the Assembly of Experts did not vote in favor of Mojtaba Khamenei, but the Revolutionary Guard Corps allegedly forced him to be selected as the new leader.
In other news, the US Central Command has warned civilians about the Iranian government’s use of civilian ports in the Strait of Hormuz for military operations, posing a threat to international maritime navigation. Meanwhile, Donald Trump has stated that the US-Iran conflict is going “very well” and that the results are better than expected.
Reports have emerged that two drones crashed near Dubai Airport on Wednesday morning, and a driver was arrested in connection with the incident. An investigation is ongoing, and no one was injured in the incident.
The US has also announced plans to build a new refinery in Texas, which will allegedly boost the country’s economy and national security. Iran has launched over 3,133 attacks on Gulf countries, including 783 missile attacks and 2,350 drone strikes. A ship was reportedly targeted near the Strait of Hormuz, and another was hit near the coast of Oman.
The Spanish government has recalled its ambassador to Israel, Tel Aviv, and the Iranian government has claimed to have carried out 37 waves of missile and drone attacks on Israeli and US military bases in the region.
The Democratic Party’s senators have criticized the White House for its lack of transparency on the ongoing war with Iran, stating that the government has failed to provide clear goals and strategy 11 days into the conflict.
In a shocking revelation, a video has emerged showing a coded message sent on the day of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s death. The message suggests that the US and its allies may have prior knowledge of the Supreme Leader’s demise.
Meanwhile, the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has launched a campaign to ensure the accuracy and strengthening of the national identification system.
The Iranian government has also imposed a ban on the “Al-Quds March” scheduled for Sunday, citing concerns over potential unrest. Home Secretary Shahban Mahmoud has stated that the ban is intended to prevent violent clashes.
