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Iran’s Supreme Leader Selection Nears as War Intensifies Across the Region

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Iran's Supreme Leader selection

Gulf States Face Mounting Pressure

Although Gulf governments have grown increasingly frustrated with Iran’s attacks — many directed at their own infrastructure — most have stopped short of supporting a military counteroffensive alongside the United States and Israel.

Iran has acknowledged that 60% of its missiles and drones have been aimed at Gulf targets, with the remaining 40% directed toward Israel.

Foreign ministers from the Arab League met Sunday to discuss their options.

One Western diplomat described the mood bluntly: patience among Gulf governments is wearing thin as regional stability and economic confidence suffer.

“The attractiveness of their economies and reputations for stability are being trashed,” the diplomat said.

Broader Regional Stakes

Diplomatic efforts continue behind the scenes.

Officials in Oman have told neighboring countries that Iran’s nuclear proposal — discussed before the U.S.-Israeli attack halted negotiations — was a serious offer.

But any potential settlement, analysts say, will likely require a broader regional framework, possibly including cooperation between Iran and the Gulf Cooperation Council.

The United Arab Emirates has condemned Iran’s strikes as brutal and unprovoked, stating that more than 1,400 ballistic missiles and drones have been directed at its infrastructure.

“These attacks constitute a flagrant violation of international law and the UN Charter,” the UAE government said.

A Region Watching Iran's Next Move

As Iran's Supreme Leader selection approaches its final announcement, the decision carries enormous weight not only for Tehran but for the entire Middle East.

Some regional diplomats worry that the broader consequence of the war may be the strengthening of Israel’s strategic position.

Former Arab League Secretary-General Amr Moussa warned that the conflict could reshape the region’s geopolitical balance.

“The ongoing attack on Iran is not just an Israeli adventure,” Moussa said. “It is a strategic American move aimed at reshaping the Middle East.”

For now, the world waits as Tehran prepares to reveal the next leader who will steer the Islamic Republic through one of the most volatile chapters in its history.

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