Iran's senior clerics ‘exposed’ after building strike in Qom, succession choice looms
An Israeli airstrike targeted a meeting of senior Iranian clerics, potentially exposing the leadership and leaving them feeling insecure and hunted, according to a defense analyst. The strikes are part of a broader military campaign against Iran's security apparatus and imminent threats, with over 1,700 targets across Iran hit in the first 72 hours of Operation Epic Fury.