Daily brief
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has died following reported attacks involving the United States and Israel, with Iran confirming the death. President Donald Trump warned Iran against retaliation, stating any conflict would be short. International reactions have ranged from public celebrations to official condemnations.
China condemned the reported killing of Khamenei in US-Israel strikes as 'unacceptable' and 'shocking', urging an immediate ceasefire.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated the US will be permitted to use British military bases for defensive strikes against Iranian missile sites.
The United Arab Emirates closed its embassy in Tehran and withdrew all diplomatic staff in response to recent Iranian attacks.
Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the UAE, and Kuwait condemned Iranian attacks targeting Oman as an unacceptable and dangerous escalation.