Iran vows revenge after Khamenei's death, strikes US bases
Iran's top officials declared a new wave of strikes against US bases in the Gulf and Iraqi Kurdistan after the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, vowing to avenge his killing. The Islamic Republic confirmed 201 dead and hundreds injured from retaliatory strikes that hit targets in Dubai, Doha, Riyadh, and Baghdad. Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian called the killing a 'declaration of war against Muslims' and warned of 'unforgettable lessons' for oppressors. The strikes followed unprecedented US-Israel attacks that killed Khamenei and senior figures, sparking global protests and disrupting flights at London Heathrow. Speculation intensified over Iran's succession, with exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi declaring the Islamic Republic 'effectively ended' and calling for a secular democracy. The Revolutionary Guards, expected to gain power, are now leading Iran's transitional government. While no Nigerian casualties were reported, the global escalation raises questions about regional stability and potential indirect impacts on Nigerian interests.