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Israel Strikes Qom as Clerics Meet to Choose Iran's Next Supreme Leader

Israel conducted a strike on a building in Qom, Iran, where senior clerics of the Assembly of Experts had reportedly gathered to appoint a successor to the recently assassinated Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. An Israeli security official confirmed the strike, though it was unclear how many assembly members were present. Iran's state news agency disputed the target, claiming it was an unused building, while Israel's Mossad tweeted a warning that the fate of any successor was already sealed. Simultaneously, the Israeli military announced strikes on ballistic missile infrastructure in Tehran and Isfahan.

Key Points: Israel Strikes Qom During Iran's Succession Meeting

  • Khamenei assassinated
  • Assembly of Experts convenes
  • Qom building struck
  • Mossad issues warning
  • Parallel strikes on missile sites
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Israel strikes Qom building as clerics meet to choose Khamenei Successor

Israel targets a building in Qom where clerics gathered to appoint a successor to Khamenei, while launching parallel strikes on missile sites.

"his fate has already been decided - Mossad intelligence service"

Jerusalem, March 4

Israel struck a building in the Iranian city of Qom where senior clerics had gathered to appoint a successor to supreme leader Ayataollah Ali Khameini, an Israeli security official said.

Khamenei, who led Iran since 1989, was assassinated on Saturday, prompting the rare convening of the Assembly of Experts, an 88-member body constitutionally tasked with selecting the country's supreme leader.

The council has not met since 1989 when it appointed Khameini.

According to the Israeli security official, it was not immediately clear exactly how many of the assembly's 88 members were inside the building during the strike.

Iran's state news agency claimed that the building hit was an unused, dilapidated building and not a meeting venue.

At the same time, Israel's Mossad intelligence service tweeted a message in Persian declaring that regardless of who is tapped to succeed Khameini, "his fate has already been decided," adding that only the Iranian people will ultimately determine their future leadership.

The tweet included an image of dominoes featuring images and names of prominent clerics thought to be potential successors.

The Israeli military also announced parallel strikes in Tehran and Isfahan aimed at ballistic missile production and launch infrastructure.

- ANI

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Priyanka N
The Mossad tweet with dominoes is pure psychological warfare. It's like a movie scene, but with real-world consequences. The Iranian people are caught in the middle of this power play.
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Aman W
Iran says it was a dilapidated building, Israel says it was the meeting place. The truth is the first casualty in war. This feels like a message more than a military strike – "we can reach you anywhere."
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Sarah B
From an Indian security perspective, we must watch this closely. Any major conflict in the Middle East impacts our energy security and the safety of our diaspora. Our diplomacy needs to be proactive.
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Vikram M
Striking during a meeting to choose a successor is a bold, almost theatrical move. But is it wise? It could unite factions in Iran against a common enemy instead of causing the internal rift Israel might want.
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Kiran H
With respect, I have to criticize the tone of some reporting. The focus seems to be on the "drama" of the strike and tweet. The real story should be the potential for a wider war and the human cost. Let's not glorify conflict.

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