Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei dies, sparking global mourning and celebration

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader, has died. The news has prompted official mourning inside Iran, with gatherings of mourners in cities like Mashhad.

Simultaneously, the event has triggered widespread celebrations among many Iranians abroad and some inside the country. Videos show jubilant crowds in cities worldwide, including Milan, Sydney, and Cyprus, with people chanting and dancing in the streets. Actress Elnaaz Norouzi, among others, expressed hope for her homeland's 'liberation' but also fear of returning.