Hundreds of thousands of Iranians rallied in Tehran to show their support for new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, succeeding his father Ayatollah Ali Khamenei amid intense bombardments in the US-Israel war on Iran. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated Iran will continue fighting despite US President Donald Trump’s remarks of a quick end to the conflict, with reports of casualties and attacks on residential areas. Gulf nations like Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait intercepted Iranian missiles and drones, with Australia providing military support. Trump outlined US military operations in Iran, claiming success in destroying targets but seeking “ultimate victory” despite a seventh combat death.
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