Khamenei's Death Sparks Global Reactions

0:00On March 1st, Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Kaminay, died from U.S. and Israeli strikes on the country Saturday. News spread fast, Sunday sparking wildly different reactions around the world. In Tehran, some streets saw cheers and fireworks around 11 p.m. local time, but crowds were small due to pass crackdowns on protests. Most gatherings in the capital turned to mourning, with people in black chanting against America and Israel while waving flags. Iran's government declared a 40-day mourning period in seven public holidays. President Masood Pzezhekian called it a war on Muslims and the revolutionary guards promised revenge. World leaders split sharply. U.S. President Donald Trump hailed Kaminay as one of history's most evil figures and a chance for Iranians to reclaim their country. Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu urged overthrowing the regime. Meanwhile, Russia and China condemned the strikes as violations of international law

1:01and the Pope pleaded to end the violent spiral. Protests erupted in places like Pakistan, where nine died storming a U.S. consulate in Karachi and Iraq's green zone. Iranian-Americans celebrated from coast to coast, and opposition figures declared the Islamic republics end near. Western officials saw hope for a freer Iran. As tensions simmer, eyes turn to what leadership vacuum means, next retaliation risks, or real change for everyday Iranians.