Summary
The U.S. and Israel have launched missile strikes on Tehran and other cities in Iran. Iran's leaders are responding by establishing a new leadership council after the death of key figures, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Despite the ongoing attacks, the Iranian government and military are taking steps to continue their operations and defend against foreign forces.
Key Facts
- The U.S. and Israel conducted air strikes on Tehran and other Iranian cities.
- Key Iranian leaders, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, were killed at the start of the conflict.
- A new leadership council has been formed in Iran, with Masoud Pezeshkian as president.
- The council consists of Pezeshkian, judiciary chief Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei, and Ayatollah Alireza Arafi.
- Iran's IRGC (Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps) plans to retaliate against the U.S. and Israel.
- Iranian leaders have called for public congregations in mosques and major streets.
- Iranian forces claim to have conducted bombing runs on U.S. bases.
- Iranian leaders emphasize a peaceful approach towards neighboring countries, while targeting U.S. bases.
