Squiz Today Iran chooses its new leader, and Timothée Chalamet vs ballet
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Mar 8, 2026 A rundown of Iran picking a new supreme leader and rising regional tensions after recent strikes. Discussion of Australia’s potential military support and political shifts in Nepal led by a former rapper. Coverage of Katherine’s major floods and crocodile warnings. Sports highlights and Australia’s first Paralympic medal. A controversy sparks over comments about ballet and opera from a high-profile actor.
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Iran Likely Keeps Hardline Continuity
- Iran has effectively selected a successor to Supreme Leader Khamenei likely to continue his hardline policies.
- Reports point to his son, Moshe Tabar Khamenei, maintaining ties to the IRGC and signalling policy continuity rather than change.
War Aims Suggest Regime Change Not Limited Goals
- Israel and the US say the war continues until Iran surrenders, implying they want regime change not just leadership turnover.
- That stance, plus strikes on Iranian facilities and Iran's retaliatory threats, raises broader regional escalation risks.
Prepare Targeted Support For Gulf Partners
- Australia should prepare to provide limited military help like anti-drone and missile defences if Gulf states request it.
- Foreign Minister Penny Wong said Canberra is considering support and organising flights to get Australians home.