Israel bombs compound of group that picks Iran's new leader - CNN One World

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Israel struck a compound belonging to the group responsible for electing Iran’s next supreme leader, an Israeli source told CNN on Tuesday, in the latest strike at the heart of the regime on the fourth day of the US-Israeli war on Iran.

The strike was intended to hit the Assembly of Experts’ compound in the holy city of Qom while its members were voting to elect the country’s next leader, the source said – but Iranian state media has said that the building was evacuated before the attack. - Aired on 03/03/2026.

0:00 Video shows the aftermath of Israel’s attack on Iran’s Assembly of Experts in Qom, Iran
1:05 CNN chief international security correspondent reports on the attack
4:02 Analyst reacts to Israel’s tactics in Qom
8:42 Without a diplomatic off ramp, how can Iran choose its future?

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1. The arrogance of Trump

trying to 'pick' a leader.

[Justice matters.]

2. So they try to kill every potential leader (not knowing if successful)

or if they escaped... so when they want an off ramp, who will they have to talk to to negotiate??