Middle East war: Remains of first US soldiers return home

In Iran, there are reports that the Assembly of Experts has chosen the country’s next Supreme Leader, though the name has not yet been revealed. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in US-Israeli strikes eight days ago. Since then, there has been speculation over who will replace him and how the process would unfold. The regime has only handled a succession once before. But unlike the managed transition after Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini’s death, this one comes during full-scale war, an economic crisis, water shortages, and after anti-government protests and a harsh crackdown. FRANCE24 International Affairs editor Oliver Farry shares further insights.

In Iran, there are reports that the Assembly of Experts has chosen the country’s next Supreme Leader, though the name has not yet been revealed. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in US-Israeli strikes eight days ago.

Since then, there has been speculation over who will replace him and how the process would unfold. The regime has only handled a succession once before. But unlike the managed transition after Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini’s death, this one comes during full-scale war, an economic crisis, water shortages, and after anti-government protests and a harsh crackdown.

FRANCE24 International Affairs editor Oliver Farry shares further insights.