Overview
- In Lucknow, the Supreme Leader’s representative, Abdul Majid Hakim Elahi, thanked people who joined memorials for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and called India a land of loyalty and humanity.
- Mojtaba Khamenei urged a nationwide drive to repair damaged infrastructure in a message tied to Islamic Republic Day and National Nature Day.
- He said outside powers targeted not only people but also Iran’s land and environment, and he pressed citizens to focus on growth at home.
- Reports from the outlets cited here say joint U.S.–Israeli strikes killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and that Iran answered with attacks on U.S. and Israeli assets.
- President Donald Trump warned of possible tougher military action against Iran, saying Washington is close to ending what he called Tehran’s threat, and Shia groups in India protested the U.S. and Israel.