Reuters<\/a> showed small groups celebrating in parts of Tehran, Karaj and Isfahan.<\/p>\n
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Iran responded with missile and drone attacks against Israel and US assets across the region. The United Arab Emirates said Iran fired 137 missiles and 209 drones at the country on Saturday. Abu Dhabi reported one death and seven injuries linked to an incident at its airport. Dubai airport suspended operations.<\/p>\n
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Bahrain confirmed missile strikes near the headquarters of the US Fifth Fleet. Qatar said it intercepted missiles targeting its airspace. Kuwait reported interceptions in the south of the country. Oman said drones struck the port of Duqm, injuring one worker, and an oil tanker was hit off its coast, wounding four crew members.<\/p>\n
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The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations warned of \u201csignificant military activity\u201d around the Strait of Hormuz.<\/p>\n
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In Israel, sirens sounded across Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. The Israeli ambulance service said two people were killed and 20 taken to hospital after a missile struck a residential building. The Health Ministry reported 456 hospital admissions since the start of hostilities.<\/p>\n
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Russia condemned the killing. President Vladimir Putin described it as a \u201ccynical murder in violation of all standards of human morality and international law\u201d, according to the TASS news agency. The European Union\u2019s foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said the death marked \u201ca defining moment in Iran\u2019s history\u201d.<\/p>\n
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At the United Nations Security Council, Russian and Chinese envoys criticised the strikes, arguing they took place during nuclear negotiations. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for an immediate cessation of hostilities.<\/p>\n
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Hezbollah leader Naim Qasem mourned Khamenei as a martyr and pledged to confront what he called aggression. Hamas issued a statement condemning the attack and holding the United States and Israel responsible.<\/p>\n
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Airlines across the Middle East suspended flights as airspace closed. Emirates halted operations from Dubai. British Airways cancelled services to Tel Aviv and Bahrain. The International Energy Agency said it was monitoring the situation and remained in contact with major producers.<\/p>\n
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Khamenei had led Iran since 1989, succeeding Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini after the Islamic revolution. During his tenure, Iran expanded its missile programme and extended influence through allied groups across the region.<\/p>\n
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