TEL AVIV DAILY - 5 MARCH 2026
IDF Strikes Assembly of Experts During Succession Vote; Lebanon Front Opens as Hezbollah Enters Conflict; Ben-Gurion Airport Begins Phased Reopening
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IDF Strikes Iranian Assembly of Experts During Leadership Selection
IDF reports striking building in Qom where Iran's Assembly of Experts was reportedly gathering to elect Khamenei's successor. Iranian opposition sources claim Mojtaba Khamenei was selected as new Supreme Leader, though Iran denies the strike occurred during succession vote.
Iranian Drone Strikes CIA Station at US Embassy in Riyadh
Washington Post reports Iranian drone attack on US embassy in Saudi Arabia hit CIA station within the complex, collapsing part of the building. No CIA personnel casualties mentioned in initial reports.
IDF Destroys Secret Nuclear Site and 300 Ballistic Missile Launchers
IDF spokesperson reports striking covert nuclear compound 'Minzadehei' near Tehran related to weapons development, alongside over 300 ballistic missile launchers across Iran. Operation continues to target Iranian military infrastructure.
Israel Partially Evacuates UAE Embassy After Iranian Terror Attempts
Israeli Foreign Ministry reports partially evacuating UAE embassy staff following two attempted Iranian terror attacks. UAE pushes back on reports it plans to join strikes on Iran.
DRIVING THE DAY
SUMMARY: IDF struck building in Qom where Iran's Assembly of Experts was reportedly selecting KHAMENEI's successor, with Iranian opposition sources claiming Mojtaba Khamenei chosen as new Supreme Leader. Operations expanded to Lebanon after Hezbollah launched second consecutive day of rocket attacks, with IDF Chief ZAMIR declaring Israel will remove "entire Shiite axis threat of Iran, Hezbollah." Israeli operations against Iran destroyed secret nuclear site Minzadehei near Tehran and over 300 ballistic missile launchers. Transportation Minister REGEV authorized gradual Ben-Gurion Airport reopening starting Wednesday night focused on repatriating 10,000 stranded Israelis daily. Foreign Ministry partially evacuated UAE embassy staff following two attempted Iranian terror attacks. END SUMMARY.
