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Iran Announces 40 Days of Mourning After Khamenei Death
Iran establishes a temporary leadership council and 40-day mourning period following US-Israeli strikes that killed senior officials, prompting regional disruption and retaliatory actions.
- On Sunday, Iran's state media confirmed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death, declared a 40-day mourning period with seven public holidays, and formed a temporary Leadership Council including Alireza Arafi, President Masoud Pezeshkian, and Chief Justice Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei.
- Joint US‑Israeli strikes on Saturday targeted Tehran and cities including Tabriz, Qom, Isfahan, Kermanshah, and Karaj, killing several senior Iranian military officials including IRGC commanders.
- Iran retaliated by launching hundreds of missiles and drones targeting US troops, Israel and allied Arab states, shutting major Gulf airports including Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Kuwait, while air-raid sirens sounded in Israel as air defences intercepted strikes.
- Thousands gathered to mourn in Tehran's Enqelab Square while some Iranians celebrated in other cities and diaspora communities; UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for cessation, Russian President Vladimir Putin offered condolences, and President Donald Trump praised the strikes on Truth Social.
- Ali Larijani, Iran's security chief, vowed retaliation with a force never experienced before, while the Temporary Leadership Council manages state duties until the Assembly of Experts elects a new supreme leader, and experts warn clerical rule may persist.
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Total News Sources44
Leaning Left8Leaning Right7Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution40% Left
Bias Distribution
- 40% of the sources lean Left
40% Left
L 40%
C 25%
R 35%
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