TEHRAN -- Iranians on Monday attended large gatherings across the country to pledge allegiance to the country's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.
The nationwide ceremonies were held concurrently in different cities one day after Iran's Assembly of Experts announced the new supreme leader's appointment. (Iran-Supreme Leader-Gatherings)
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JERUSALEM -- A missile attack from Iran killed a construction worker in central Israel on Monday, the country's Magen David Adom rescue service spokesman Zaki Heller told Xinhua.
His death brought the total death toll in Israel since the beginning of the conflict on Feb. 28 to 11, according to official Israeli figures. (Israel-Iran-Missile Attack)
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BEIRUT -- The death toll from Israeli attacks in Lebanon since March 2 has risen to 486, with 1,313 others injured, Lebanon's Ministry of Public Health said on Monday.
In a statement, the ministry said the casualties were recorded between dawn on March 2 and Monday afternoon, March 9, as Israeli strikes continued across several areas of the country. (Lebanon-Israeli Strikes-Death Toll)
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ANKARA -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday that Türkiye is maintaining a high level of vigilance amid escalating regional tensions, warning that "provocative steps" could strain Ankara's relations with Tehran.
Speaking after a cabinet meeting in Ankara, Erdogan said all relevant institutions are working in coordination and remain on alert in response to the evolving security environment. He added that the government's primary objective is to shield the country from the ongoing turmoil in the region. (Türkiye-Iran-Missile) ■
