Maulana Yasoob Abbas, General Secretary of the All India Shia Personal Law Board, expressed sorrow over the reported death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Supreme Leader of Iran, in US-Israeli airstrikes. The community has declared three days of mourning, rejecting claims of Iran’s destruction and promising a strong response to Israel. Abbas urged people to wear black, attend a gathering, and stand in solidarity with Iran during this challenging time.
Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, US and Israeli airstrikes have targeted Iranian leadership and military sites. Iranian state media confirmed Khamenei’s death, announcing 40 days of national mourning. US President Donald Trump, on Truth Social, hailed the incident as an opportunity for Iranians to take back control, labeling Khamenei as historically malevolent and advocating for justice for the Iranian people.
The conflict has heightened regional hostilities, with Iran pledging retaliation and global powers calling for de-escalation. The situation remains fluid as Iran mourns the loss of its Supreme Leader and prepares for potential repercussions in the region.
