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 announcement of the new Iranian Supreme Leader as Mojtaba Khamenei, there is an increased likelihood of escalating U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran.
The U.S. and Israel conducted significant strikes across major Iranian cities. Residents across Tehran, Karaj, Isfahan, Tabriz, Shiraz, and Qom described unprecedented explosions which shook buildings and caused widespread power outages.
