Reported Israeli-US strikes targeted fuel depots in Iran’s capital, Tehran, on Sunday, March 8, amid a widening regional conflict The attacks come as the death toll inside Iran has risen to at least 1,045, according to the latest figures for the ongoing war involving Iran, the United States, and Israel. Images from Tehran showed large plumes of smoke rising from an oil refinery following the reported strikes
The conflict has also seen a significant international escalation, with NATO forces recently destroying an Iranian missile near Turkiye's border, marking a new phase of engagement for the alliance.
In a concurrent major internal development, the Iranian body responsible for selecting the country's next supreme leader announced on Sunday that it had come to a decision The Assembly of Experts has chosen a successor to the late Ali Khamenei, but members stated that the name of the new leader has not yet been publicly announced This leadership transition occurs at a moment of extreme national and regional crisis, with Iranian, Israeli, and US forces engaged in direct military confrontations. Further details on the strikes in Tehran, including potential casualty figures or the extent of the damage, have not yet been independently verified.
Yasir Rai
