DAILY SUMMARY
The situation in the Middle East remains elevated as the U.S. and Israel continue operations against Iran and Iranian retaliatory actions continue across the region. Following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s clerical leadership continues internal deliberations on succession. Reports indicate Mojtaba Khamenei, the late leader’s son, remains a leading candidate to assume the position.
Israeli forces continued strikes overnight across Iran, including additional attacks in Tehran targeting military and command infrastructure, while also expanding operations against Hezbollah positions in Lebanon.
