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Iran's Guard Rushes New Leader After Khamenei's Death

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Iran's Guard Rushes New Leader After Khamenei's Death

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On March 1st, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is rushing to name a new Supreme Leader after Ayatollah Ali Kaminay's death in a joint. Israeli-American air strike on Saturday as confirmed by President Donald Trump. With strikes still hitting targets, the guard can't get out of the official assembly of experts for a legal vote, so they're aiming to bypass procedures and decide by dawn's Sunday. At Iran's military and security forces, chaos has set in, with broken chains of command, slowing orders, and some commanders and troops staying away. From bases to dodge further attacks, Trump noted that many in the guard and other forces seem ready to stand down and seek immunity, hinting at a possible shift toward peace with Iranian patriots. As daylight hits, officials' worried crowds could flood the streets for fresh protests, while unverified videos already show some Iranian celebrating. The strikes in Tehran and beyond, adding to the tension.

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