Family members of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, were reportedly killed in recent airstrikes. The Foreign Office is now advising against non-essential travel to the United Arab Emirates following major military actions by the US and Israel in Iran. Tehran responded with retaliatory strikes targeting several locations in the Middle East, including Dubai, Doha, Bahrain, and Kuwait, all housing US bases.
Former US President Donald Trump confirmed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s death on Truth Social, expressing his satisfaction at the news. Trump highlighted the collaborative efforts with Israel and emphasized the potential for change in Iran following Khamenei’s demise.
Iranian state media has disclosed that Ayatollah Khamenei’s daughter and grandchild were among the casualties of the US-Israeli strikes. While reports indicated the deaths of Khamenei’s son-in-law and daughter-in-law, Tehran has not officially confirmed the supreme leader’s death yet.
The situation continues to evolve rapidly, with ongoing updates available on our live blog for the latest information.
