"U.S. President Donald Trump said on social media that Khamenei was dead, calling it "the single greatest chance for the Iranian people to take back their Country." Iranian state media said early Sunday the 86-year-old leader had died without elaborating on a cause. Israeli officials previously told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity that Khamenei was dead."
"The apparent demise of the second leader of the Islamic Republic, who had no designated successor, would likely throw its future into uncertainty - and exacerbate already growing concerns of a broader conflict. The U.N. Security Council scheduled an emergency meeting."
"Other countries were more explicit: Australia and Canada expressed open support for the U.S. strikes, while Russia and China responded with direct criticism. Perhaps cautious about upsetting already strained relations with Trump, many nations abstained from commenting directly or pointedly on the joint strikes but condemned Tehran's retaliation."
Following U.S. and Israeli military strikes on Iran, reports emerged that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, 86, had been killed. President Trump declared Khamenei dead on social media, calling it an opportunity for Iranians to reclaim their country. Israeli officials and Prime Minister Netanyahu confirmed growing signs of his death after Israel struck his compound. Khamenei's apparent death, with no designated successor, threatens to destabilize Iran's future and heighten regional conflict risks. The U.N. Security Council convened an emergency meeting. International responses varied: Australia and Canada supported the strikes, while Russia and China criticized them. Many nations condemned Iran's retaliation but remained silent on U.S. and Israeli military actions.
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