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Israeli military says it will pursue every successor of Iran's Khamenei

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Posted on March 8, 2026

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March 8 (Reuters) - The Israeli military warned it would continue pursuing every successor of Iran's slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran. In

Israeli Military Warns of Action Against Iran Supreme Leader Successors

Israeli Military Issues Warning Following Death of Iran's Supreme Leader

Background of the Warning

March 8 (Reuters) - The Israeli military warned it would continue pursuing every successor of Iran's slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran.

Details of the Military Statement

In a post on X in Farsi, the Israeli military also warned it would pursue every person who seeks to appoint a successor for Khamenei, referring to the clerical body charged with choosing the Islamic Republic's supreme leader.

Upcoming Meeting of the Clerical Body

The warning comes as the clerical body is set to meet to choose Iran's next supreme leader.

Reporting Credits

(Reporting by Menna Alaa El-Din and Muhammad Al GebalyEditing by Bernadette Baum and Louise Heavens)

Key Takeaways

  • Israel has vowed to pursue anyone who seeks to appoint Khamenei’s successor—including members of Iran’s Assembly of Experts—as that body convenes to choose the next supreme leader. (israelhayom.com)
  • The statement, made in Farsi on X, signals Israel’s intent to disrupt any succession process following the U.S.–Israeli strikes that killed Khamenei. (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)
  • The Assembly of Experts—an 88-member clerical council—is constitutionally responsible for selecting Iran’s supreme leader but has now become a direct target amid the chaotic aftermath of Khamenei’s death. (israelhayom.com)

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Who did the Israeli military warn it would pursue?
The Israeli military warned it would pursue every successor of Iran's slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
How was Ayatollah Ali Khamenei reportedly killed?
He was reportedly killed in U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran.
What message did the Israeli military post regarding the succession?
The military posted in Farsi on X, warning they would pursue anyone involved in appointing Khamenei's successor.
What is the clerical body's role mentioned in the article?
The clerical body is responsible for choosing the next supreme leader of Iran.

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