TEXT LIVE. Iran bombards ships in the Persian Gulf; Israel continues strikes in Lebanon
Iran has launched missile and drone attacks aimed at Israel and U.S. military bases in the Persian Gulf amidst escalating regional tensions following the assassination of its top spiritual leader.
Since the Islamic fundamentalist regime took power in Iran in 1979, the United States and Israel have aimed for regime change in the country. Recent airstrikes resulted in the assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and several key officials, though the Tehran regime shows no signs of surrendering. In a swift succession of events, Khamenei's son, Mojtaba Khamenei, has been appointed the new leader of Iran following his father's death done on March 8.
Iran has retaliated by launching missiles and drones targeting Israel and the Persian Gulf nations hosting U.S. military bases, marking a significant escalation in regional conflict. The attacks are not only a military concern but have also disrupted the global economy, leading to thousands of canceled flights and the evacuation of tourists stranded abroad, alongside a noticeable spike in crude oil prices on the international market. The situation remains highly fluid, with concerns over further escalations.
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