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IDF Threatens Action Against Iran's Supreme Leader Successors

3/8/2026

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The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on social media in Farsi that it would target anyone involved in selecting a successor to Iran's Supreme Leader.
Iranian media reported that a majority consensus on a new Supreme Leader has been reached, per Ayatollah Mohammadmehdi Mirbaqeri, though obstacles remain.
The Assembly of Experts has a minor disagreement over whether the final decision should be made in person.

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The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on social media in Farsi that it would target anyone involved in selecting a successor to Iran's Supreme Leader.
Iranian media reported that a majority consensus on a new Supreme Leader has been reached, per Ayatollah Mohammadmehdi Mirbaqeri, though obstacles remain.
The Assembly of Experts has a minor disagreement over whether the final decision should be made in person.