Iran has announced that a successor has been chosen for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in airstrikes carried out by Israel and the United States last week. However, authorities have not yet revealed the name of the new leader, leaving uncertainty over the country’s immediate political future.

Fighting continues across the region, with Israel and the United States striking Iranian targets including oil depots. Iran has responded with further attacks on its Gulf Arab neighbours, raising concerns about a widening conflict. Voices from Kuwait describe growing regional anxiety as tensions escalate.

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