Israel launches retaliatory strikes against Hezbollah across Lebanon

Yesterday's key developments:

  • Iran's Supreme LeaderAyatollah Ali Khameneihas been killed in Israeli and US strikes, Iranian state media confirmed.

  • Iranstate television announced a 40-day mourning period and seven public holidays following the death of supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who had been in power since 1989.

  • US PresidentDonald Trumpon Saturday celebrated US-Israeli airstrikes that killed Iran's leader, but warned attacks would continue.

(FRANCE 24 with AFP, AP and Reuters)

Originally published on France24

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