Iran Defies Trump, Chooses Khamenei’s Son As Supreme Leader; U.S Bombs Iran School, Shows New Video

Iran defies Donald Trump by appointing Mojtaba Khamenei, son of slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, as Iran’s new Supreme Leader. Trump had earlier warned that Mojtaba would be “unacceptable” to Washington. Meanwhile, Vladimir Putin signals strong backing for Tehran and its new leadership. Meanwhile, Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of using white phosphorus over residential areas in southern Lebanon, raising fears of severe civilian harm. At the same time, Israeli airstrikes ignite massive fires at oil depots in Tehran, sending thick toxic smoke across the skyline as residents report acid-like rain.Tensions are also surging across the Gulf. Saudi Arabia warns Iran it will be the “biggest loser” if attacks on Arab states continue, while Qatar accuses Tehran of betraying the region as the crisis deepens.