1085 Israel strikes meeting of remaining Iranian leaders

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1085 Israel strikes meeting of remaining Iranian leaders

3 Mar 2026 Israel targeted a meeting of Iranian leaders in Tehran, aiming to prevent the appointment of a new Supreme Leader. This significant development highlights Israeli intelligence capabilities. Meanwhile, Iran continues its attacks on Israel, including a cluster munition strike on a religious community near Tel Aviv, injuring seven people.

* Israeli Strike on Iranian Leadership: Israel struck a meeting in Tehran where Iranian leaders were choosing a new Supreme Leader. * Iranian Attacks on Israel: Iran is continuing its attacks against Israel, targeting a religious community outside of Tel Aviv with a cluster munition. * Casualties in Israel: Seven people were wounded, one woman moderately, in the attack on the community outside of Tel Aviv. * Destruction and Casualties: Despite significant destruction in the community, police and first responders consider it a miracle that no one was killed in the missile attack. * Holiday Celebration: The attack occurred during a joyful Jewish holiday, Purim, with the neighbourhood filled with families and children dressed in costumes. * Cause of the Attack: The missile attack was part of a large barrage launched from the Iranian regime, with one of the cluster munitions exploding and damaging the area. * Iran’s Political Situation: The Assembly of Clerics in Qom is significant for the succession of the next leader in Iran. * US Military Actions in Iran: The US has conducted 60 strikes targeting missiles and other parts of the Iranian regime. * Iranian Naval Activity: All 11 ships of the Iranian Navy have been disassembled in the Persian Gulf and are out of service. * US Embassy Attacks: The US Embassy in Saudi Arabia was attacked by Iranian drones, prompting closures and travel advisories for US citizens in Gulf countries. * Iranian Proxies’ Actions: Hezbollah launched rockets into Israel, while Hamas has been neutralised in Gaza, and the Houthis in Yemen have reduced their missile attacks on Israel. * US Citizens’ Travel Advisory: US citizens in Gulf countries are advised to find commercial routes out due to airport closures and potential dangers. * Iran’s Power Shift: The Revolutionary Guard Corps in Iran is facing pressure, and Shiite militias in Iraq are targeting U.S. bases, indicating a shift in power in the Middle East against the Iranian regime. * Potential Attack in Iran: There are reports of a possible attack on the Assembly of Experts in Iran, which is significant as it plays a crucial role in appointing the Supreme Leader. * Importance of the Supreme Leader: The Supreme Leader is the most important figure in the Iranian regime, and preventing the appointment of a new one is seen as crucial for those seeking an end to the regime. * US Policy Options for Iran: Two potential approaches: degrading Iran’s military capacity while finding a replacement leader (Venezuela model) or applying pressure to incite internal protests leading to regime change. * Iran’s Future: Uncertain, with potential for either a weakened Iran under new leadership or a complete regime collapse. * Netanyahu’s Concerns: Urgency of action against Iran, highlighting the need to address the threat before it becomes insurmountable. * Iran’s Actions: Iran is building new underground bunkers for their ballistic missile and atomic bomb program. * Urgency of Action: Immediate action is necessary to prevent Iran from targeting America in the future. * Difference from Iraq War: Unlike the Iraq War in 2003, the U.S. currently lacks a large ground force presence in the region and the President has ruled out deploying ground troops. * Iraq’s Formation and Instability: Iraq, formed after the Ottoman Empire’s fall, lacked national unity due to its diverse population and history of repression under Saddam Hussein. * Iran’s Historical Identity: Iran, a pre-revolutionary nation with a strong sense of national pride, contrasts with Iraq’s artificial construction. * US Policy Tendency: US policy often oversimplifies complex situations into binary scenarios based on past experiences. * US Foreign Policy Shift: Moving away from the extremes of endless wars or complete non-intervention, exploring a middle ground approach. * Potential Impact of Policy Change: If successful, the new approach could be a game changer for many countries globally by 2026. * Iran’s Role in Geopolitics: Iran’s actions have led to an unexpected unification of the Gulf States with each other and with Israel, altering the dynamics of a historically volatile region.