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Iran has indicated that Mojtaba Khamenei could succeed his father, Ali Khamenei, after the longtime leader was killed during the ongoing war with Israel. A senior cleric said the leadership council had already voted, with an official announcement expected soon. The development came as Israeli strikes hit major fuel depots in Tehran, sending thick smoke over the capital. Meanwhile, Iran launched drone and missile attacks across the Gulf, damaging infrastructure in Bahrain and causing casualties in neighbouring states, as the conflict continued to widen.
Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 20 people in southern Lebanon as Israel expands its war against Iran and allied forces in the region. The latest attacks pushed the death toll in Lebanon to more than 300 since the escalation began. Israeli authorities said the offensive is aimed at weakening Hezbollah, which launched rockets toward northern Israel earlier in the conflict. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that further phases of the campaign could bring “many surprises” as fighting spreads across the Middle East.
Thousands of people marched across Europe to mark International Women’s Day, calling for an end to gender inequality, violence against women and discrimination. Large demonstrations took place in cities including Berlin, Barcelona and Madrid, where protesters also expressed solidarity with women affected by conflicts in places such as Ukraine, Iran and Gaza. The day, officially recognised by the United Nations, highlights women’s rights and equality worldwide, with this year’s theme focusing on collective action and support for organisations working on women’s issues.
