The reported killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, in an air strike has created a profound leadership vacuum in the Islamic Republic, thrusting veteran politician Ali Larijani into the centre of power. In a televised address on Sunday, Larijani announced plans to establish an “interim governing council” to steer the country through what is […]

The reported killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has triggered strong international reactions, with Russian President Vladimir Putin condemning the incident in the strongest terms. He described the assassination as a “cruel violation” of humanitarian ethics and the fundamental principles of international law, warning that such actions risk undermining global stability. According to […]