Tehran trying to swiftly appoint new supreme leader after Khamenei's death
The state funeral for Iran's slain Supreme Leader has been postponed as Israel steps up strikes across the country. Tehran says it is trying to swiftly appoint a new Supreme Leader, with reports pointing to his son – Mojtaba Khamenei as one option. Israel's defence minister says any successor will be an automatic target for assassination. As the dead are laid to rest, Iran insists it will not negotiate with the US, citing a deep lack of trust in Washington. US and Israeli leaders meanwhile warning that fighting could last for weeks. Global shipping and energy supplies are in limbo, with Iran claiming to have taken complete control of the Strait of Hormuz - a vital route for transporting oil and gas. Blake Sifton reports from Dubai and Jagruti Dave with more from Washington DC.
The state funeral for Iran's slain Supreme Leader has been postponed as Israel steps up strikes across the country. Tehran says it is trying to swiftly appoint a new Supreme Leader, with reports pointing to his son – Mojtaba Khamenei as one option. Israel's defence minister says any successor will be an automatic target for assassination. As the dead are laid to rest, Iran insists it will not negotiate with the US, citing a deep lack of trust in Washington. US and Israeli leaders meanwhile warning that fighting could last for weeks. Global shipping and energy supplies are in limbo, with Iran claiming to have taken complete control of the Strait of Hormuz - a vital route for transporting oil and gas. Blake Sifton reports from Dubai and Jagruti Dave with more from Washington DC.
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