Mass gatherings, chants, tears and protests have erupted across Tehran and cities throughout Iran after the reported killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in joint US-Israel strikes. Mourners gathered in public squares, waving flags, crying and chanting anti-Western slogans, while some demonstrators called for revenge against the United States and Israel. The emotionally charged scenes reflect deep grief and rising tensions as Iran reels from the loss of its long-time leader amid an escalating regional conflict.

US-Iran War: Mass Mourning and Anger in Tehran After Khamenei Killed by Strikes

German lawmakers and security officials have warned that Iran could activate sleeper cells or proxy networks in Europe as tensions soar following the US‑Israel strikes on Iran and the reported killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Intelligence oversight leaders in Berlin said retaliation beyond the Middle East, including covert terror activity, “cannot be ruled out,” stressing heightened vigilance by European security services.

US-Iran War: German Officials Warn Iran Could Activate Its Sleeper Cells

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are mobilized to full strength amid escalating conflict with Iran. The IDF has reportedly struck key targets in Tehran, marking a major escalation in the ongoing US‑Israel war on Iran. Netanyahu vowed further military action as tensions in the region continue to rise, with international observers warning of a widening Middle East conflict.

Israel-Iran War: Netanyahu Says IDF Mobilized at Full Strength, Striking Heart of Tehran

Iranian media report that at least 43 security personnel, mostly border guards, were killed in a bombing at a border regiment headquarters in Mehran, near the Iraq border. The attack reportedly damaged nearby buildings and was described by Iranian news outlets as a hostile act amid the ongoing US‑Israel war on Iran. Iranian authorities have blamed foreign agents for the strike, though details remain unverified.

BREAKING | Iranian Media: 43 Killed in Mehran Border Bombing Near Iraq

U.S. President Donald Trump says 48 Iranian leaders have been killed during ongoing US‑Israeli strikes on Iran, describing the campaign as moving “rapidly” and highly successful. The comments came in a Fox News interview as the joint military offensive continues following the reported killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The strikes have targeted top Iranian officials and strategic sites amid escalating regional conflict.

US-Iran War: U.S. President Donald Trump Says 48 Iranian Leaders Killed 

Israeli rescue teams are searching for survivors after an Iranian ballistic missile struck a building in Beit Shemesh, central Israel, killing at least nine people and injuring dozens. First responders, including Magen David Adom paramedics, are combing through rubble amid chaotic scenes as emergency crews work to evacuate victims and locate people trapped under debris. The attack came during Tehran’s broad retaliation against Israel and U.S. targets in the ongoing conflict following joint U.S.–Israeli strikes on Iran.

Iran Strikes Israel: Israeli Rescue Teams Search for Suvivors After Iranian Strike

The Pentagon has officially denied Iran’s claim that the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier was hit during recent missile attacks in the Gulf. U.S. Central Command confirmed the carrier was not struck, and the missiles did not come close. This comes amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran following ongoing military operations in the region.

Breaking: U.S. 'Fact Checks' Iranian Claims That It Has Targeted USS Abraham Lincoln

U.S. intelligence officials say the CIA tracked Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s movements for months, providing precise location intelligence that helped U.S. and Israeli forces time a deadly strike on a high‑level meeting of Iranian leaders in Tehran. This intelligence reportedly enabled the daylight attack that killed Khamenei and top commanders, a major escalation in the US‑Iran conflict.

US-Israel Strike Iran: CIA Tracked Iran’s Khamenei for Months Before Coordinated US‑Israel Attack 

Iran has appointed Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi as the new Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) following the reported death of his predecessor Mohammad Pakpour in recent US-Israel strikes. Vahidi, a veteran military figure and former defense and interior minister, steps into leadership as Iran’s military establishment undergoes major changes amid escalating conflict. His appointment comes amid wider uncertainty over Iran’s future political and military hierarchy.

Iran Succession: Ahmad Vahidi Named New IRGC Commander 

The United Arab Emirates’ Ministry of Defence has confirmed that three people were killed and 58 others injured in Iranian missile and drone strikes amid the escalating Israel-Iran war. The victims, including Pakistani, Nepali and Bangladeshi nationals, were hurt as Iranian projectiles - including ballistic missiles and drones , penetrated some air defences, causing debris-related damage across the UAE. Authorities continue intercepting threats while emergency services respond to the aftermath of the assault.

US-Iran War: Three Killed, 58 Injured in UAE as Iranian Strikes Hit Gulf Nation

US-Iran War | Tehran: Chants, Tears & Protests After Supreme Leader's Death 

Pentagon says three U.S. service members have been killed in action and five are seriously wounded as part of Operation Epic Fury. US Centcom says that several others sustained minor shrapnel injuries and concussions and are in the process of being returned to duty. Major combat operations continue and our response effort is ongoing.

US-Iran War | Pentagon: 3 U.S. Soldiers Killed, 5 Injured in Iran Ops

Watch released footage of Israel and U.S. forces raining bombs, missiles, and precision strikes across Iran in one of the most intense military operations in recent history. Israeli fighter jets, backed by U.S. support, targeted dozens of strategic sites, including missile arrays, air defense systems and military infrastructure deep inside Iran. The footage captures explosions, aerial combat visuals and the scale of the offensive amid escalating regional conflict.

US-Israel Attack Iran: Watch Israeli Jets Rain Bombs and Missiles Across Iran

The United States and Israel have launched major coordinated strikes on Iran using advanced military systems including Tomahawk cruise missiles, stealth aircraft, precision munitions and bunker‑buster bombs, hitting strategic military and nuclear‑linked sites across Tehran and other cities. In response, Iran’s leaders have vowed revenge, calling the operations an attack on sovereignty and threatening retaliatory action in the growing conflict.

US-Israel Strike Iran: Tehran Seeks Revenge | Israel & U.S. Use Advanced Weaponry to Pound Iran

Iran has launched fresh missile strikes against Israel, targeting central cities including Tel Aviv and triggering widespread air raid sirens across the country. Iranian ballistic missiles struck residential areas and caused injuries and damage, with emergency services treating dozens of civilians. The latest attacks come amid a deepening Israel‑Iran war after joint U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iranian territory.

Iran Strikes Israel: Iran Strikes Israel:  Iran Launches Fierce Strikes on Central Israel Again 

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has condemned the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in US‑Israeli strikes, calling it an “open declaration of war against Muslims, especially Shiites worldwide.” Iranian officials vowed revenge, describing avenging his death as a duty and right amid escalating regional conflict.

US-Iran War: Killing of Khamenei Declaration of War Against Muslims

US-Israel Strike Iran: CIA Tracked Khamenei, Helped Pinpoint Iranian Leaders’ Meeting 

Iran has launched fresh missile and drone attacks targeting Israel and other parts of the Middle East amid the ongoing war following US‑Israel strikes on Iranian territory. An Iranian ballistic missile hit Tel Aviv, killing one Israeli and injuring at least 20 others, with emergency responders treating victims across the city. The attacks mark a major escalation in the conflict and have triggered air raid sirens and heightened alerts nationwide.

Israel-Iran War: Iran Launches Fresh Strikes, 20 Injured in Israel

The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has released official footage showing the first 24 hours of Operation Epic Fury, depicting U.S. warships, fighter jets, cruise missiles, and drones striking Iranian military targets. The video highlights coordinated military action designed to dismantle Iran’s security capabilities. The campaign marks a major escalation in U.S.–Iran conflict.

US-Israel Strike Iran: US Releases First 24‑Hour “Operation Epic Fury” Iran Attack Video

Following the confirmed death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s constitutional succession process has begun under the authority of the Assembly of Experts, a clerical body responsible for selecting the next Supreme Leader. A temporary leadership council has been formed to manage affairs until a permanent leader is elected. While speculation includes Khamenei’s son Mojtaba Khamenei and possible grandson figures, any successor must be approved by senior clerics in the Assembly of Experts, which traditionally vets candidates from the conservative religious establishment. Other leading contenders include senior clerics such as Alireza Arafi and members of the Guardian Council. The opaque process reflects both theocratic tradition and elite negotiation behind Iran’s most powerful office.


US-Iran War: Who Takes Over After Khamenei? Possible Successors Including Son and Grandson | WION 

At least 10 people were killed and dozens injured during violent protests outside the U.S. Consulate in Karachi, Pakistan. Demonstrators clashed with security forces in response to rising Middle East tensions following recent strikes on Iran and the death of Supreme Leader Khamenei. Authorities urge calm as investigations continue.


Pakistan: 10 Dead in Karachi Protest Outside US Consulate Following Khamenei’s Death

New reports reveal that U.S. forces continued using Anthropic’s Claude AI during major military operations, even hours after President Trump announced a ban on federal use of the company’s technology. The move highlights tensions between national security policy and AI deployment in active conflicts.

US-Iran War: Military Operations Used Anthropic AI Despite White House Ban

Israel has struck targets deep in the heart of Tehran, with multiple explosions reported in central neighbourhoods including areas near police headquarters, Iranian state media and government buildings, as part of an escalating Iran-US war. The Israeli military said it is targeting “terror regime” infrastructure in the capital, following joint US-Israeli strikes that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Sirens sounded across the city and smoke was seen rising from the blast sites, amid an expanding regional conflict that has provoked widespread retaliation and global concern.

US-Iran War: Trump Threatens ‘Unprecedented Force’ After Iran Targets US, Israel

At least 10 people were killed and dozens injured during violent protests outside the U.S. Consulate in Karachi, Pakistan. Demonstrators clashed with security forces in response to rising Middle East tensions following recent strikes on Iran and the death of Supreme Leader Khamenei. Authorities urge calm as investigations continue.

Pakistan: 10 Killed in Violent Protest at US Consulate After Khamenei’s Death

An oil tanker was attacked off the coast of Oman, leaving four crew members injured, according to initial reports. Authorities confirmed that 15 Indian nationals were aboard the vessel at the time of the incident. 


US-Iran War: Oman Oil Tanker Attacked Off Coast; 15 Indians Aboard, Four Injured | WION 

US-Iran War: Oman Oil Tanker Attacked Off Coast; 15 Indians Aboard, Four Injured

With Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei reportedly killed, veteran politician Ali Larijani has stepped into the spotlight, overseeing security operations and guiding Iran’s interim leadership transition. Larijani, a seasoned insider and close adviser to Khamenei, has announced an interim council and vowed retaliation against the U.S. and Israel while shaping the country’s strategic direction.

Iran Next Leader: Ali Larijani’s Role in Focus After Khamenei’s Death | Iran Power Struggle Unfolds

Shipping companies are rerouting vessels after Iran threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating US-Iran tensions. The strategic waterway, vital for global oil shipments, faces disruption as security risks rise. Markets react nervously while energy traders monitor developments closely, fearing delays, higher costs, and broader regional instability.


US-Iran War: Shipping Disrupted After Iran’s Strait Of Hormuz Warning | WION

Iranian state media has confirmed the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Shortly after the announcement, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps declared a sixth wave of missile and drone strikes in retaliation for U.S.-Israeli bombardment. The IRGC said 27 U.S. military bases across the region were targeted, along with Israel’s Tel Nof airbase, the HaKirya military headquarters and a defence industrial complex in Tel Aviv. The Guard vowed a “different and harsh step of revenge,” signalling further escalation.


US-Israel Strike Iran: IRGC Claims Massive Strikes On 27 US Bases After Khamenei's Death | WION

New reports reveal that U.S. forces continued using Anthropic’s Claude AI during major military operations, even hours after President Trump announced a ban on federal use of the company’s technology. The move highlights tensions between national security policy and AI deployment in active conflicts

US-Iran War | Report: Anthropic AI Used Despite Trump Ban During Military Operations

Iran has launched widespread missile and drone strikes against targets across Gulf states following joint U.S.-Israel attacks on Tehran, while U.S. President Donald Trump warned Tehran that any further retaliation would be met with “a force that has never been seen before.” The escalating conflict threatens broader regional instability.

US-Iran War: Tehran Launches Strikes Across Gulf | Trump Threatens Iran With Unseen Force

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