Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Friday denounced Israel’s recent military strike on Iran as a “clear provocation,” warning that such actions risk escalating tensions across the Middle East.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has appointed Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi as the new Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, state-affiliated Tasnim News Agency reported on Tuesday.
The appointment follows the death of Major General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri, who was killed in the Israeli strikes.
In a formal decree, Khamenei praised Mousavi’s experience and leadership, tasking him with “strengthening Iran’s defense preparedness.”
Israel's military on Saturday signaled that its offensive against Iranian military infrastructure could extend over a prolonged period, describing the operation as a gradual campaign.
“We must prepare for a lengthy operation,” an Israeli military spokesman said, adding that the current phase of attacks is part of a broader plan designed to unfold in stages.
