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A former IRGC commander and long-time establishment figure, Ali Larijani has re-entered the core of decision-making at a moment when military, diplomatic and constitutional processes are unfolding simultaneously.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has warned vessels that passage through the strategic Strait of Hormuz is “not allowed,” according to maritime authorities and an EU naval mission official. Ships sailing in the narrow waterway, which handles about a fifth of the world’s oil exports, received radio transmissions telling them to avoid transit amid escalating conflict after recent U.S.–Israeli strikes on Iran. While Tehran has not formally declared a closure, insurers are raising war-risk premiums and major shipping firms have suspended shipments. Global energy markets and maritime safety are now under significant strain.

Missiles and drones have rained down across Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait and Iraq as Iran expands its retaliation following joint U.S.–Israeli strikes. Iranian state media described the attacks as part of a broader response targeting U.S. military installations and allied infrastructure across the Gulf region. Air raid sirens sounded in multiple capitals as regional governments activated defence systems. The widening strikes signal a dangerous expansion of the conflict, raising fears of prolonged instability across West Asia.

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US President Donald Trump said Khamenei’s death gave Iranians their “greatest chance” to “take back” their country.

Following confirmation of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s death in United States-Israeli strikes, thousands of Iranians have taken to the streets across Tehran and other cities to mourn and protest. Crowds gathered in central squares dressed in black, waving Iranian flags and shouting slogans as demonstrations spread across major urban centres. The reactions inside Iran expose deep societal divisions, with some grieving the loss of a symbolic leader and others expressing relief after years of repression. Around the world, reactions have ranged from official condolences to public demonstrations reflecting both support and condemnation of the violence that led to Khamenei’s death, signaling a moment of intense geopolitical and domestic reflection.

Iran has continued a new wave of missile and drone strikes across Gulf states, targeting Israeli military sites and multiple United States military bases after the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a U.S.–Israeli air campaign. Iranian state media and officials describe the attacks as retaliation and vow further action, even as Gulf nations condemn the strikes and warn of broader instability in the region.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in power since 1989, has been killed in a strike, marking a historic turning point. A key figure since the 1979 Revolution, his death triggers succession plans, 40 days of mourning, and uncertainty over Iran’s political future.

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf warns the US and Israel of “devastating blows” after Ayatollah Khamenei was killed in strikes.

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U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Iran, saying Washington will hit Tehran “with a force that has never been seen before” if Iran retaliates following its threats of attacks on U.S. and allied targets. Trump’s comments on Truth Social came after Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps vowed harsh retaliation for the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The warning underscores sharply rising tensions between the United States and Iran amid ongoing military exchanges in the Middle East.

The mourners in Srinagar were seen carrying large posters of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Palestinian flags, and Islamic flags as they marched to the UN office.

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Iran’s security chief Ali Larijani has announced that the constitutional transition process following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei will begin today, state media reported. Larijani said a temporary leadership council comprising Iran’s president, the head of the judiciary and a jurist from the Guardian Council will be formed as soon as possible to manage the nation until a new supreme leader is chosen. The succession follows the unprecedented killing of Khamenei in recent U.S.–Israeli strikes, and marks the start of a sensitive period in Iran’s political landscape, with regional tensions already high.

Iran has launched a new wave of missile and drone strikes targeting United States military bases across the Middle East and Israel in retaliation for the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in joint U.S.–Israeli airstrikes. State media said Iranian forces hit dozens of facilities, including 27 U.S. bases and key Israeli military sites, while air raid sirens sounded across the region. The escalation marks a significant shift in the conflict, raising fears of broader regional instability and global security implications.

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Iran launched fresh retaliatory strikes on Israel and US bases in Dubai, Qatar, Iraq and Bahrain, escalating tensions after US-Israeli attacks on Iranian targets over its nuclear program.