U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday raised the possibility of the war against Iran ending only once that country no longer has a functioning military or any remaining leadership in power. Late into the night, Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they had targeted an Israeli refinery, according to state media. Tehran has responded to the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran by hitting Israel and Gulf Arab states hosting U.S. military installations. Trump reiterated his demand for a say in selecting Iran's new supreme leader, a notion rejected by Iravani. Hardline clerics have called for the swift selection of a new supreme leader, Iranian media reported on Saturday, with meetings occurring as soon as Sunday.

Source: The Telegraph March 08, 2026 00:34 UTC