BlockBeats News, March 18th. According to Iranian sources, Ali Reza Razm and his son Mortaza Razm were assassinated in their daughter's home in Parandis, and Deputy Ali Reza Bayat was also killed. The New York Times reported that the funeral of Ali Reza Razm and his son will be held on the 18th.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on the 17th local time that Ali Reza Razm had been killed. It is reported that the Israeli military launched an airstrike early that day, targeting a location in the Iranian capital, Tehran. It is said that Israel had been tracking Ali Reza Razm for weeks after the assassination of Ali Khamenei.
In addition, Israeli Defense Forces spokesperson Efi Defrin said on the 17th that the Israeli military will "hunt down" Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.
According to Xinhua News Agency citing Iran's Fars News Agency, Iran has pre-designated 3 to 7 alternate candidates for all key government officials and military commanders to ensure the continuity of the country's core functions in case of emergencies.
