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Israel carried out a fresh wave of strikes in central Iran, targeting security installations and missile launch sites. The targets reportedly included a rocket engine production facility and several long-range ballistic missile launch positions.
Meanwhile, Bahrain sounded sirens on Monday and urged citizens and residents to move to safe locations amid threats from Iran. “The siren has been sounded. Citizens and residents are urged to remain calm and head to the nearest safe place,” the country’s interior ministry said. Earlier in the day, Iranian strikes hit Bahrain’s largest oil refinery, BAPCO, prompting the state oil company to declare force majeure.
The developments come after the US and Israel, for the first time since the conflict began, launched strikes on oil facilities across Iran, including in the capital, Tehran.
In another major development, the UAE’s air defence systems are responding to incoming missile and drone threats launched by Iran, the country’s defence ministry said. Saudi Arabia on Monday issued a stern warning to Tehran, saying it would be the “biggest loser” if attacks on Arab states continue.
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan also held a phone call with US President Donald Trump to discuss the Iranian strikes on the Gulf nation. The United States has ordered its embassy staff to leave Saudi Arabia after Iran carried out attacks on the kingdom.
Earlier, Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of Iran's late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was named his successor, Iranian state TV announced early on Monday, as the war that began a little over a week ago with his father's killing took a dramatic turn.
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- 9 March 2026 7:04 AM IST
Iran names Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his slain father as supreme leader
Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of Iran's late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been named his successor, Iranian state TV announced early on Monday, as the war that began a little over a week ago with his father's killing took a dramatic turn.
The younger Khamenei, who had not been seen or heard from publicly since the war started, had long been considered a contender for the post, even before an Israeli strike killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and despite never being elected or appointed to a government position.
His appointment came after signs of a rift among Iranian officials as the country awaited a decision by the Assembly of Experts, a group of clerics that selects the supreme leader. State TV read a statement from the assembly saying he was selected based on "strong" votes and urging the nation to unite behind him. The station broadcast scenes of people celebrating in parts of Tehran.
The selection of Khamenei faces the likelihood of US criticism. "Khamenei's son is unacceptable to me," US President Donald Trump has said. "We want someone that will bring harmony and peace to Iran." The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Trump told ABC News on Sunday he wants a say in who comes to power once the war is over; a new leader "is not going to last long" without his approval.
