Iran names Mojtaba Khamenei as its new supreme leader

Iran has appointed Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the former supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as its new supreme leader, signaling a continuation of hard-line policies. This development occurs amidst an escalating war between the U.S. and Israel against Iran. The conflict has resulted in the death of a seventh U.S. service member and significant attacks on critical infrastructure by both sides. Israel has targeted Iran's oil facilities for the first time, while Iran has retaliated by striking a desalination plant in Bahrain. The Israeli military aims to eradicate Iran's military forces within three weeks, with President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu vowing continued strong action. Meanwhile, Israel's bombing campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon has intensified, targeting infrastructure and killing Iranian Revolutionary Guard commanders. President Trump has criticized Britain's stance on the conflict, while China has urged restraint and offered to mediate. Attacks have also intensified in Iraq's Kurdistan region, with missile strikes on a U.S. base and the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad.