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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran launched missile strikes targeting Israel and Gulf Arab states on Sunday, responding to the killing of Supreme

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Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei by a U.S.-Israeli airstrike. U.S. President Donald Trump warned Tehran against further escalation following the attacks. The 86-year-old Khamenei's death, confirmed by Iranian officials after the joint airstrike on Saturday, has raised concerns about the future stability of the Islamic Republic and heightened the risk of regional conflict.

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Iran's Reaction and Threats

Iran's Cabinet condemned Khamenei's killing, promising that this 'great crime will never go unanswered.' The Revolutionary Guard threatened to initiate its most intense offensive operation, targeting U.S. and Israeli bases.\n
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\nParliamentary Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf declared in a televised address, 'You have crossed our red line and must pay the price. We will deliver such devastating blows that you yourselves will be driven to beg.'\n
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Escalation of Military Actions

Following the initial strikes, Iran launched missiles and drones at Israel and U.S. military installations in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar. The Israeli military reported that many of the missiles were intercepted. An Iranian missile attack in the Tel Aviv area resulted in one fatality.\n
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\nDisruptions to flights across the Middle East were reported, with air defense systems responding in Dubai, where shrapnel from an Iranian missile killed one person and caused fires in the city.\n
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\nSaudi Arabia confirmed that it repelled an Iranian attack aimed at its capital and eastern region, while Jordan reported dealing with 49 drones and ballistic missiles.\n
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Global Implications and Military Build-Up

The potential for instability in the region could impact global markets, especially if Iran threatens the safety of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for one-third of the world's oil exports.\n
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\nThis attack marks a significant escalation in U.S. intervention, raising concerns over retaliatory violence and a broader conflict. The U.S. military indicated that the operation against Iran had been planned for months, targeting Revolutionary Guard facilities and military infrastructure.\n
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\nDemocratic leaders criticized Trump for conducting military actions without congressional approval, although White House officials stated they had informed congressional leaders beforehand.\n
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Consequences of Khamenei's Death

The death of Khamenei, who held ultimate authority over Iran's policies, is expected to create a leadership vacuum, as there is no clear successor. The Iranian government has formed a council to oversee the nation until a new supreme leader is appointed.\n
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\nAs news of Khamenei's death spread, reactions varied, with some residents in Tehran reportedly celebrating, while others mourned. The Iranian government declared a 40-day mourning period and a week of public holiday.\n
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Details of the Coordinated Strikes

The U.S.-Israel operation commenced during Ramadan and followed tense negotiations. Targets included military facilities and missile sites, with reports indicating no U.S. casualties despite extensive Iranian missile and drone assaults.\n
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\nIn southern Iran, a girls' school was reportedly hit, resulting in numerous casualties. An Iranian diplomat informed the UN Security Council that civilian casualties from the strikes were significant.\n
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Iran Launches Missile Strikes Against Israel and Gulf States Following Khamenei's Death

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