Iran's Supreme Leader Mourns Intelligence Minister's Death Amid Tensions

Iran's Supreme Leader has expressed condolences over the death of Intelligence Minister Hatib, praising his dedication and urging intelligence officials to work harder to fill the void left by his passing. According to RTHK, Hatib was reportedly killed in an Israeli military strike on Tehran. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu stated on Thursday that regime change in Iran is a goal of Israeli and U.S. military actions, hinting at the possibility of ground operations. A spokesperson for Iran's parliamentary committee on national security and foreign policy stated that Iran currently has no plans to negotiate with the United States. The spokesperson reiterated that any country allowing its territory or military bases to be used by Iran's enemies would be considered a direct participant in the conflict and a target for Iran.