World leaders react to the killing of Iran's supreme leader

Several Western leaders made critical public statements about Iran's supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, following his reported killing. The Australian Prime Minister and the UK Defence Secretary both said he would not be mourned, with the UK official calling his regime 'evil'.

In response, Iran has vowed revenge and 'decisive' self-defense at the United Nations. China denounced the killing, while US officials expressed skepticism that it would lead to regime change in Tehran. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged Iranians to overthrow their government.