Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei killed in US-Israeli strikes, sparking regional upheaval

CNN reports that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a joint US-Israeli strike, with nationwide reactions ranging from celebrations to pro-regime demonstrations. The same strikes hit a girls’ primary school in Minab, lifting the toll to about 148 dead and dozens wounded, and state media later confirmed the deaths of senior figures Ali Shamkhani and Mohammad Pakpour. The conflict triggered regional spillover with further attacks and counterstrikes across the Gulf, including Dubai and Doha, as governments reassess security and international responses.