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- Explosions have been reported in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, as well as in Doha, Bahrain and Kuwait
- U.S. President Donald Trump described Khamenei as “one of the most evil people in history”
- A resident of Tehran told BBC Persian that Khamenei’s death had made the “world a better place.”
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was reportedly killed in his office on Saturday morning during joint U.S. and Israeli strikes, marking a dramatic escalation in the Middle East crisis.
Israel said its forces were carrying out operations against strategic sites “in the heart of Tehran,” while Iran resumed missile and drone attacks targeting locations in several Arab Gulf states, Eko Hot Blog gathered.
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Explosions have been reported in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, as well as in Doha, Bahrain and Kuwait, underscoring the widening scope of the confrontation across the region.
U.S. President Donald Trump described Khamenei as “one of the most evil people in history” and called on Iranians to reclaim control of their country.
Tehran, in turn, pledged what it called its “most devastating offensive operation” against American bases and Israel. Trump warned that any further escalation would be met with overwhelming force.
Within Iran, reactions have been mixed. Reports indicate that some cities saw public celebrations, while in other areas people gathered in mourning.
A resident of Tehran told BBC Persian that Khamenei’s death had made the “world a better place.”
Attention is now turning to the question of succession. At a time of significant upheaval, Iran’s leadership is expected to emphasise continuity and stability as it manages the transition of power.
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