March 4th, 2026: Iran Chooses A New Supreme Leader & The Limits Of Tehran’s War
- Iran's clerics appoint Moshtaba Khamenei, son of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as new supreme leader amid IRGC influence and concerns over dynastic succession.
- Iran escalates conflict with direct strikes on U.S. embassies in Gulf states, though casualties remain low due to preemptive eva
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