Iranian detention centers, some holding people swept up in a government crackdown on protests along with other prisoners, have been damaged in the U.S.-Israeli airstrikes.
Concern for the safety of the players had grown after Iranian state media criticized them for not singing the national anthem at a game in Australia.
Mojtaba Khamenei takes on a role that makes him not only Iran’s spiritual leader but also the highest authority in the land.
Markets in Europe and the United States appeared to stabilize after days of turmoil, but stocks in Asia fell sharply.
The top negotiators plan to meet in Geneva on Thursday for last-ditch talks, debating a new proposal that could create an off-ramp as two carrier groups massed within striking distance of Iran.
Amid criticism over the board’s structure and broad mandate, the U.S. ambassador to the U.N. defended the board, saying “a new way” was needed to address the situation in Gaza.
The move, which comes after the killing of protesters, brings the European Union in line with the United States and Canada.
Protests that erupted late last year shook elements of the Iranian government, according to the reports.
Officials said the body’s leadership could be announced as soon as Wednesday, but U.S. efforts to shape postwar Gaza by disarming Hamas have faced hurdles.
In public, the White House says it is confronting Venezuela to curb drug trafficking. Behind the scenes, gaining access to the country’s vast oil reserves is a priority.