[US-Israel, Iran War Day #18] Trump Says Iran War will be ‘Wrapped Up Soon’ as Tehran Vows to Fight on

In Brief…

• Israeli media say the military targeted Iran’s top security chief Ali Larijani, with no confirmation of his fate, as Israel’s military chief points to major overnight strikes on senior figures.
• President Trump said on Monday the United States does not know whether Iran’s new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei is dead or alive.
• Iran’s top security official Ali Larijani on Monday accused Islamic countries of abandoning Iran during the war with the United States and Israel, singling out the United Arab Emirates for describing Tehran as an enemy after attacks on Emirati targets.
• US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Monday that any steps to address higher oil prices will depend on how long the war lasts, adding he does not know how many weeks the conflict will take.

This is a developing story that HO1 will continue to monitor.
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[UPDATE] Iran’s top security chief Larijani is dead, Israeli defence minister Katz says