Israel says it has struck multiple security and command sites in Tehran, while U.S. forces have continued round-the-clock attacks on Iranian missile and air‑defense systems as Iran launches attacks on U.S. targets in Dubai and Qatar
As the conflict enters its fifth day, global markets have reacted sharply to concerns over a prolonged war in a region that is a critical corridor for oil and gas exports. Asian stocks tumbled, with Seoul experiencing a record-breaking market crash amid heightened uncertainty.
Meanwhile, Iranian state media reports that a funeral ceremony for the country’s slain former leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is scheduled for today. According to The New York Times, his son, Mojtaba Khamenei, has emerged as the leading candidate to succeed him. If confirmed by Iran’s senior clerics, his appointment could signal a consolidation of power among hardline factions.
