Overview
- U.S. officials confirmed that Russia has shared targeting information with Tehran since the strikes began in early March, while the Kremlin publicly voiced support for Mojtaba Khamenei.
- White House spokespeople downplayed the impact of Moscow’s help, asserting Iran’s navy and missile responses are being blunted and saying the U.S. is on track to control Iran’s airspace toward “unconditional surrender.”
- The Assembly of Experts announced Mojtaba Khamenei as the new Supreme Leader and urged public “biat,” as legal critics questioned whether the vote complied with rules requiring an in‑person session.
- Citizen reports after a 10‑day internet blackout describe the heaviest bombing in years, widespread security checkpoints, and sharp price spikes for basics such as eggs and potatoes.
- Israel’s military said it struck Quds Force commanders in Beirut and later reported killing senior Iranian figure Aboulqasem Babaeian in Tehran, as President Trump rejected deploying Kurdish militias and warned the new leader lacks U.S. backing.