Daily brief
Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu have publicly claimed that Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is dead, with Netanyahu citing 'many signs' and a found body. Iranian state media and the White House have not confirmed the reports, which, if true, would end Khamenei's 37-year rule. The claims follow recent U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, and Khamenei's official social media account posted amid the unverified reports.
Reports of Khamenei's death prompted cheers from some residents in Tehran, while pro-government demonstrators rallied against the U.S. and Israeli strikes.
Iran's Foreign Minister stated that Supreme Leader Khamenei is alive, countering the claims from the U.S. and Israel.
Travel chaos was reported at Dubai Airport following the strikes on Iran, with one passenger describing a 'meltdown'.
Spain advised its citizens in Iran to stay indoors and away from windows amid the heightened tensions.