Iran Holds Funeral Amid Claims of Assassination

Iran conducted a funeral in Tehran on Wednesday, the 18th, for Ali Larijani, Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, and Ramreza Soleimani, commander of the Basij militia, who were both assassinated. According to Ming Pao, Israeli Defense Minister Katz claimed responsibility for the assassination of Iran's Intelligence Minister Esmaeil Khatib, hinting at significant surprises across various fronts. Iranian President Pezeh Khiziyan has confirmed Khatib's death. Additionally, Israeli military spokesperson Devlin stated on Tuesday that the military intends to target Iran's newly appointed Supreme Leader, Mujtaba.