Israel’s military has warned Iran that it will pursue anyone involved in selecting a successor to the country’s late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
In a post on X, the Israeli Defense Forces’ (IDF) Farsi-language account said Iran’s Assembly of Experts—an influential body responsible for appointing the Supreme Leader—was expected to convene soon in the city of Qom.
“We want to make it clear that the hand of the State of Israel will continue to pursue every successor and every person who seeks to appoint a successor,” the post read.
“We warn all those who intend to participate in the successor selection meeting that we will not hesitate to target you as well. This is a warning.”
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Meanwhile, Iran’s state-affiliated Mehr news agency reported that the Assembly of Experts is close to deciding who will replace Khamenei, who was killed in US-Israeli strikes last Saturday.
In a video shared by the outlet, senior cleric Ayatollah Mohammad Mehdi Mirbagheri said a “majority decision” had already been reached, though some procedural issues still need to be addressed.
The Assembly of Experts is made up of about 88 senior clerics elected by popular vote and is tasked with selecting Iran’s Supreme Leader.
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The assembly is expected to meet soon, even as Israel continues to issue threats against those involved in the succession process.
Elsewhere in the region, a government building in Kuwait City was set on fire following drone strikes early Sunday morning. The targeted facility is operated by the Public Institution for Social Security, which said the attack caused material damage to the premises. Authorities later indicated that the fire had largely been brought under control.
Flames tore through parts of the building after the strikes, marking another escalation in the widening regional tensions.
In Tehran, residents say the ongoing conflict has shifted daily priorities away from politics toward survival. Speaking to BBC’s Your Voice platform, one resident said people are now focused on safety, food, communication, and protecting their families.
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“Political debates that existed before the war fade in importance when people are under attack,” he said, adding that the reality of war has forced many to confront its human cost.
He also noted that internet blackouts have worsened the uncertainty. While authorities say the restrictions are for security reasons, many citizens view internet access as essential for communication and staying safe.
