Iran's New Leader Vows No US Talks, Warns Secessionists

0:00On March 2nd, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei died in a United States air strike on Saturday, shaking the leadership in Tehran. Ali, Larjani, a longtime ally and secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, moved fast on Sunday to form a provisional governing body. He made it clear Iran wants no negotiations with the U.S. right now. Larjani slammed President Donald Trump for what he called delusional fantasies that have plunged the region into chaos. He accused the U.S. and Israel of plotting to plunder and divide Iran, while putting American soldiers at risk for Israel's goals. In Tehran, mourners filled the streets for memorials to Khamenei, as the strikes also hit near key sites like state television. Larjani warned internal secessionist groups they would face tough crackdowns stressing Iran's armed forces are only defending the nation. A veteran figure, with decades in security and nuclear talks, Larjani has built ties

1:00with Russia and China amid past tensions. Israel followed up by killing 40 top Iranian commanders and coordinated hits, which sparked missile launches from Iran. With U.S. bases across the Middle East now in the crosshairs, if used against Iran, the cycle of retaliation shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon.