What we know on the ninth day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran
What We Know on the Ninth Day of the US and Israel’s War with Iran
On Monday morning, state-run media confirmed that Iran has appointed Mojtaba Khamenei as its new supreme leader. This followed the death of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in US-Israeli strikes that occurred on February 28. The leadership transition comes amid ongoing hostilities, with the country’s new head of state taking over in a pivotal moment for the conflict.
Israel’s military campaign against Iran has intensified, with recent strikes focusing on critical energy facilities. The attacks, which target fuel storage sites, signal a strategic shift toward crippling the nation’s vital resources. This phase of the conflict has drawn significant attention to the region’s energy infrastructure, raising concerns about long-term impacts.
Iran’s counterattacks against US-backed Gulf nations continued on Sunday, despite President Masoud Pezeshkian’s efforts to de-escalate tensions. In a statement, he apologized for earlier strikes on oil-rich kingdoms and suggested that future retaliation would be curtailed. However, the ongoing strikes indicate that Iran remains committed to its aggressive stance.
“President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed regret for prior attacks on the oil-rich kingdoms and indicated that future retaliation would be curtailed,” stated state media, highlighting the political maneuvering amid the crisis.
