In a shocking turn of events, the Iranian military has announced plans to retaliate against the US and Israel for the airstrikes that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. According to Russian media, the Iranian military has vowed to inflict severe punishment on the aggressors, stating that they will see what they have done. Ayatollah Khamenei was killed in the US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran, which were aimed at targeting the country’s top leadership.
Iran’s official media has confirmed the Supreme Leader’s death and announced a 7-day nationwide mourning period and 40-day period of national bereavement. The official media also stated that Ayatollah Khamenei’s daughter, son-in-law, granddaughter, and great-granddaughter were also killed in the airstrikes. The Israeli media has also claimed that former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was killed in the strikes.
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has stated that the death of the Supreme Leader will be remembered for centuries to come and will continue to inspire the nation. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps has claimed that they have targeted the US aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln with four ballistic missiles in the Gulf.
China has condemned the killing of Ayatollah Khamenei as a serious violation of Iran’s sovereignty and security. Arab media has reported that the Biet Shams area has sensitive installations, including a new-clear missile, and that one building was destroyed in the Iranian missile attack. The Catholic Church’s spiritual leader, Pope Francis, has expressed deep concern over the escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Israel has claimed that a new series of airstrikes on Tehran have targeted the Iranian military’s central headquarters. Arab media has reported that two Israeli fighter jets, an F-4 and an F-5, were destroyed when they were preparing to take off. Israeli Prime Minister has stated that the help that people were waiting for has arrived, and has appealed to the public to complete their tasks in large numbers.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has spoken with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov over the phone. Russian President Vladimir Putin has condemned the attack as a “gross violation of human rights and international law.” A statement has been issued advising people to rely on official sources for information on flight information.
In an emergency situation, people are advised to be aware of cyber fraud, including fake calls and cyber scams. According to Iranian media, Ayatollah Ali Reza Arefi has been appointed as the leader of the Council of Guardians, who will temporarily perform the duties of the Supreme Leader.
Emirati President’s Advisor Anwar Gargash has offered important advice to the Iranian government in light of the current situation. In the UAE, missiles have hit the city of Dubai, injuring more people. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps has claimed that they have targeted the US aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln with four ballistic missiles in the Gulf.
Arab media has reported that the Biet Shams area has sensitive installations, including a new-clear missile, and that one building was destroyed in the Iranian missile attack. The UAE’s Ministry of Defense has released details of the Iranian attacks and the resulting damage.
Protesters have attempted to enter the US consulate and pelted stones. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has spoken with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov over the phone. Israel has claimed that a new series of airstrikes on Tehran have targeted the Iranian military’s central headquarters.
