Following the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a US-Israeli attack, Germany stated that the Iranian people have every right to decide their own fate. Russia condemned the attack. Meanwhile, France, Germany, and Britain have urged Iran to choose the path of dialogue. Here are the reactions of global leaders and world media on this conflict… 1. US President: The cruel Khamenei is dead
Donald Trump said on the social media platform Truth, “Khamenei, one of the most cruel people in history, is now dead. This is justice not only for the people of Iran, but also for the great Americans and people of many countries around the world who were killed or maimed by Khamenei and his bloodthirsty thugs.” “He could not escape our intelligence and highly advanced tracking systems. Neither he nor the other leaders killed with him were able to do anything in this operation, conducted jointly with Israel.” This is the biggest and only opportunity for the Iranian people to regain their country. 2. German Chancellor Says Iran Has Every Right
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the Iranian people have every right to decide their own fate. The German government is currently in constant contact with the United States, Israel, and other partners in the region. The government is fully committed to maintaining peace and security in the region and remains committed to Israel’s security. 3. Russia Calls Attacks on Iran Wrong
Russia, a friend of Iran, has strongly condemned these attacks. Russian Ambassador Vasily Nebenzya warned that the attack on Iran has increased tensions in the region and could spread beyond its borders. 4. France and Britain Say Iran Should Talk
French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, in a joint statement, urged Iran to choose the path of dialogue. He said, “We did not participate in these attacks, but we are in contact with the US and Israel. The Iranian leadership should engage in dialogue, and the people there should have the right to decide their future.” 5. Oman said: America, this is not your war, don’t get involved in it any further.
Oman’s Foreign Minister, Badr Albusaidi, wrote on X, “I am deeply disappointed. The ongoing serious and active dialogue has once again been disrupted. This will neither benefit the US nor bring peace to the world. I pray for the innocent people who will suffer the consequences. I appeal to the US not to get involved in this any further. This is not your war.” 6. Saudi Arabia: Condemns Iran’s retaliatory attacks
Saudi Arabia condemned Iran’s retaliatory attacks on Bahrain, the UAE, Qatar, Jordan, and Kuwait. Calling it “Iranian aggression,” it said it stands firmly with its neighbors and is ready to provide all possible assistance for their security. Now find out what the media said about the US-Israel-Iran war… 1. The BBC said – This is a major turning point for Iran. Covering this incident, the BBC wrote that state television confirmed last night the death of the man who ruled Iran for the past 40 years. This is a major turning point for this Islamic country. Those opposed to the regime celebrated in the streets of many Iranian cities. This will embolden both Israel and the US, who have urged Iranians to seize this opportunity and overthrow the government. Last night, the Israeli military launched another bombing raid. Israel says it targeted Iranian ballistic missile bases, launching sites, and air defense systems. According to the Red Crescent, more than 200 people have been killed across Iran. Meanwhile, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says it will avenge the death of its Supreme Leader with the most devastating attack in history. 2. Pakistani newspaper Dawn said – the biggest action ever. According to an AFP report, the speaker of Iran’s parliament said that Iran has prepared for the future and dealt with “all kinds of situations” (all scenarios) following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In a video released on state TV, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said, “We have prepared ourselves for these moments and considered every situation.” He further said that US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “crossed our red line” and “will have to face the consequences.” In response, US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that if the Middle Eastern country (Iran) retaliates to US attacks, the US will attack Iran “with a force never seen before.” Trump said in a post on Truth Social, “Iran has just said that they are going to attack very strongly today, with a force never seen before.” He further wrote, “They better not do this, because if they do, we will attack them with a force never seen before!” 3. American media NYT: Death of Khamenei, a staunch enemy of Israel and America
Covering this incident, the Iranian government reported on Sunday that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had died in US and Israeli attacks. Khamenei had been the country’s Supreme Leader for decades and was considered a staunch enemy of Israel and the US. President Trump had announced the Supreme Leader’s death just hours earlier and appealed to the Iranian people to take control of the government. Iran’s state news agency also confirmed the death on Sunday morning. With this, the war has now entered its second day with a second round of attacks on Iran. Iran’s attacks on US bases in the Persian Gulf were seen resuming on Sunday morning. Bahrain’s Interior Ministry reported that sirens had been sounded to alert them of impending threats. The US Navy’s 5th Fleet is stationed in Bahrain. Currently, there are no reports of casualties. 4. Washington Post: Iran’s Supreme Leader Killed in US-Israeli Attack Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader since 1989, has been killed in a US and Israeli attack. President Donald Trump announced his death on Saturday, and Iranian state television confirmed it a few hours later. The Iranian government has declared 40 days of mourning nationwide. According to four Israeli security officials, Khamenei was killed in an Israeli airstrike on his compound in Tehran. Trump had previously stated that the aim of this action was to overthrow the Iranian government. In a post on Truth Social, he wrote that the attack “will continue without pause throughout the week, or as long as necessary, to achieve our goal of peace in the Middle East and the world.” According to four people familiar with the matter, Trump launched the attack after weeks of efforts and pressure from Israel and Saudi Arabia. 5. Qatar Media Al Jazeera: US, Israel attack Iran: Khamenei dead, Tehran launches strikes Following Khamenei’s death, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has vowed revenge. They said they have launched attacks on 27 bases housing US troops in the Middle East and Israeli military bases in Tel Aviv. Explosions are still being heard in Qatar and the UAE. US President Donald Trump has warned Iran that if Iran launches a “very strong attack” today, it will be met with “a force never seen before.” The Iranian government says an interim council led by President Masoud Pezeshkyan will take charge of the country until a new Supreme Leader is elected. According to Iranian state media, at least 201 people have been killed in these attacks across 24 provinces. Iran has retaliated by targeting US bases in Israel and several Middle Eastern countries, including Qatar, the UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and Iraq. Several countries in the region have closed their airspace amid these attacks.
