Iran says 'no disruption' to key operations despite military killings

Iran has implemented succession planning across sensitive institutions to ensure continuity even amid high-profile assassinations, Fars News Agency quoted an unnamed senior Iranian official as saying.

“Based on the experience of the Sacred Defense era (Iran-Iraq war 1980–88), the Islamic Republic has made precise decisions and arrangements for managing sensitive and security centers, including succession for up to ten tiers of officials and commanders,” the source was quoted as saying.

“There has been no disruption, and there will not be any, in critical functions due to potential assassinations,” the source added.

The individual, described as a high-level informed official, also said that immediate protective measures have been taken, including restrictions on officials' use of publicly connected communication equipment.