Cluster Bombs Strike Israel Civilians as New Iranian Leaders Takes Charge

Iran has officially named Mojtaba Khamenei, the second son of the former Supreme Leader, as the next leader of the Islamic Republic—an appointment analysts warn could push the nation in an even more hard‑line, aggressive direction. His rise comes at a moment when Iran is under massive military pressure, facing coordinated U.S.–Israeli operations across multiple fronts.

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President Trump says the removal of the Iranian regime would eliminate “a major cancer on the face of the earth,” arguing that Iran has fueled years of regional conflict and global instability. He urges the world not to forget the attacks and terror linked to Iran’s leadership, calling current military action vital not just for the U.S. or Israel, but “for the world.”

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praises Israel’s armed forces and thanks citizens for their unity and resilience. His spokesman, David Mencer, tells CBN News that Israelis remain steadfast despite constant incoming fire, believing the cooperation between Israeli leadership and the U.S. is essential to ensuring Iran never again threatens Israel.

Israel continues to target major strategic sites throughout Tehran and beyond. Among the targets: the IRGC Air Force headquarters and key oil facilities tied to Iran’s military operations. The conflict is taking an economic toll as global oil prices surge past $100 per barrel.

According to the Jerusalem Post, Iran has launched a stepped‑up terror campaign against Israelis abroad. As a result, Israel has expanded travel warnings, adding Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and other nearby regions due to increased risk.

Meanwhile, Iran and its proxy Hezbollah are launching ongoing barrages of missiles and drones toward Israel, primarily striking the north and central parts of the country. While most projectiles are intercepted, deadly shrapnel still causes casualties. One foreign worker in Tel Aviv was killed after an intercepted missile scattered fragments across the area.

Iran continues expanding its attacks into neighboring Arab countries, striking a U.S. air base in Kuwait, a desalination facility in Bahrain, and multiple sites in Saudi Arabia—where a U.S. service member recently died of injuries from an Iranian strike.

In Washington, President Trump and Vice President Vance attended a solemn transfer ceremony for six American soldiers killed in the attack on the Kuwait base, marking a significant moment of national mourning during the widening conflict.

Israel has intensified its response, carrying out more than 100 strikes on Hezbollah targets inside Lebanon over the weekend. Two Israeli soldiers were killed, including one from the Druze community. In an unexpected political shift, Lebanon’s government adopted a measure banning Hezbollah’s military and security activities—signaling an effort to reassert national security control amid the region’s chaos.

The situation remains highly fluid as Iran’s new hard‑line leadership, expanded missile fire, Israeli counterstrikes, and U.S. involvement push the region toward a potentially broader confrontation.
Julie Stahl, CBN News, Jerusalem.

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