Iran succession group named amid conflict with Israel
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death triggers transition: Masoud Pezeshkian, Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei, and Mohammad Mokhber named as interim leaders. Three successors were previously listed in case of Khamenei's death during conflict. US-Israel strikes kill 133 civilians across 18 Iranian provinces; HRANA reports 59 incidents. Tehran hardest hit; schools and residential areas damaged. 40-day mourning declared.
SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/03/01/iran-khameneis-possible-successors-named-as-conflict-rages/