During Iran’s 12-day war with Israel last year, #Khamenei named 3 candidates who could succeed him, but they were never publicly identified. Though #Larijani appears to be largely running the country, he is not regarded as a candidate because he is not a senior Shiite cleric — a fundamental qualification for any successor.

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During Iran’s 12-day war with Israel last year, #Khamenei named 3 candidates who could succeed him, but they were never publicly identified. Though #Larijani appears to be largely running the country, he is not regarded as a candidate because he is not a senior Shiite cleric — a fundamental qualification for any successor.

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The move suggested that the Islamic Republic was keen to project a sense of continuity after the death of its longtime ruler, who was at the center of the country’s theocratic system.

Before he was killed, #Khamenei had delegated much of the running of the country to #Larijani, a veteran politician & former commander in the #IRGC. The rise of Larijani had sidelined Iran’s president, Masoud #Pezeshkian.

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It’s unclear what #legal justification the #Trump admin will present for the attacks on #Iran, but experts are already skeptical given the #Constitution’s unambiguous statement that only #Congress can declare #war & the absence of a #law akin to the Iraq War-era Authorization for Use of Military Force.

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https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/israel-iran-attack-02-28-26-hnk-intl?post-id=cmm6h8klr00003b6v225qfoal

It’s unclear what #legal justification the #Trump admin will present for the attacks on #Iran, but experts are already skeptical given the #Constitution’s unambiguous statement that only #Congress can declare #war & the absence of a #law akin to the Iraq War-era Authorization for Use of Military Force.

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https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/israel-iran-attack-02-28-26-hnk-intl?post-id=cmm6h8klr00003b6v225qfoal

British PM #KeirStarmer says that while the #UK didn’t participate in the attack on #Iran, its planes provided air defense for its people & allies in the region.

“We’ve stepped up protections from British bases & personnel to their highest level,” #Starmer said.

He didn’t comment on the attacks by the #US & #Israel, but condemned Iran’s response that included strikes on many #MiddleEast #allies.

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Drone targets #Kuwait main #airport

Kuwait’s civil aviation authority says a drone has targeted the capital’s main #InternationalAirport & wounded several employees & caused material damage.

Abdullah Rajhi, spox of the civil aviation authority, says the damage is being assessed & repair work is ongoing.

He says that emergency measures are being taken, adding that the situation is under control.

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Footage shows blast as #Bahrain National Security Agency is struck by an Iranian missile

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#SaudiArabia says #Iran targeted its capital, Riyadh, & its eastern region in an attack.

Saudi Arabia made the announcement on its state-run Saudi Press Agency. It called the attack “blatant & cowardly” & said it was repelled. Saudi Arabia had reached a Chinese-mediated detente with Iran in 2023.

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#Iran has retaliated to countrywide strike by #US & Israeli jets. Iran has targeted US bases scattered across the #MiddleEast, including nearby #Gulf monarchies & have vowed to continue attacks, as Geneva-based #nuclear talks failed to result in a deal.

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Wider conflict escalation already underway

The #UAE, #Qatar, #Kuwait, #Jordan [list incomplete] have all repelled or have attempted to repel attacks already today.

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https://apnews.com/live/live-updates-israel-iran-february-28-2026#0000019c-a40a-d710-adde-fd3f2a080000

“ #Iran sits along the Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly a fifth of the world’s #oil supply passes,” Vaez posted. “Even limited disruption could spike #energy #prices, fuel #inflation, & rattle global markets.”

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#RedCross calls for respect for #RulesOfWar

“The #military escalation in the #MiddleEast is igniting a dangerous chain reaction across the region, with potentially devastating consequences for #civilians,” #ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric said.

Spoljaric said civilian infrastructure, such as #schools, #homes & #hospitals, must be spared from attacks.

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