Iranian projectiles continue to strike Gulf countries; Tehran says new leader appointed
Gulf states reported more damage to infrastructure over the weekend as Iran continues to attack regional allies in retaliation for ongoing strikes by U.S. and Israeli forces.
Meanwhile, Iranian media said a new leader has been appointed, replacing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in the opening salvos of the war.
The United Arab Emirates said it was “dealing with incoming missile and drone threats from Iran.”
“UAE air defences are currently responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran,” the country’s Ministry of Defense said in a post on X.
It said its defenses were intercepting ballistic missiles while fighter jets were tackling drones and “loitering munitions.”
Israeli military says it will pursue any successor to Khamenei
Israel’s military warned that it would pursue any successor to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, as well as anyone involved in appointing the next leader.
In a statement, the Israeli military said Iran’s ruling system was trying to rebuild itself and choose a new leader after Khamenei’s killing, and said the Assembly of Experts was expected to convene soon in Qom.
The military said Israel would continue to track “every successor” and “every person who seeks to appoint a successor,” and issued a direct warning to those planning to take part in the meeting.
“We warn all those who intend to participate in the meeting to choose a successor that we will not hesitate to target you as well,” it said.