A succession crisis has emerged in Iran involving Mojtaba Khamenei, Ali Larijani, and Mohammed Baqer Qalibaf following the death of Ali Khamenei.The US Senate rejected a resolution to limit Donald Trump's war powers as the CIA reportedly arms militias and the White House considers easing oil sanctions.International outrage is growing after a tragic errant military strike hit a girls' school in southern Iran while the US Navy continues its campaign.Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth maintains that the military operation is winning decisively despite concerns over a protracted engagement and rising costs.