Khamenei's Death Triggers Military Retaliation from Iran

On Sunday, Iranian state television confirmed the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, aged 86, which was announced by U.S. President Donald Trump.

Khamenei's death has resulted in a wave of retaliatory military actions, with the Iranian Revolutionary Guard vowing to launch operations against U.S. and Israeli bases in the Gulf. Reports indicate that at least 201 people were killed or injured in related strikes.

Following Khamenei's death, Iran appointed Ayatollah Alireza Arafi to join President Masoud Pezeshkian in an interim leadership council. International reactions included statements from European Union officials, with Kaja Kallas and Ursula von der Leyen highlighting the potential for increased instability in the region.

The situation remains tense, as Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called for action against Iran, while the Revolutionary Guard prepares for further military responses.