Mar 3 12:00 ET
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Israel strikes Qom building where Iranian clerics gathered to elect new Supreme Leader
Israel struck a building in the city of Qom where Iran's Assembly of Experts had convened to elect a new Supreme Leader following Khamenei's death. The targeted building was used by the clerical body responsible for choosing Khamenei's successor. The strike directly disrupted Iran's political succession process.
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