Iran prepares to name new supreme leader as fuel dumps burnTEHRAN, March 8, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Iran was preparing to reveal its new supreme leader on Sunday, after US-Israeli air strikes destroyed fuel dumps and triggered fires that choked much of Tehran in a thick blanket of smoke. Other assembly members confirmed a decision was made, with one suggesting the son of the late leader would take the post. Tehran's governor told the IRNA news agency that fuel distribution had been "temporarily interrupted" in the capital while repairs were carried out. The Israeli army confirmed that its air force had struck "fuel storage facilities in Tehran" to prevent their use by the Iranian military. Trump has suggested Iran's economy could be rebuilt if a leader "acceptable" to Washington replaces the late supreme leader, which Tehran has rejected.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha March 08, 2026 11:23 UTC