How the world has reacted to US and Israeli strikes on Iran

World leaders have been giving their responses to the attacks on several Iranian cities and Tehran's retaliation.

U.S. and Israeli officials announced that Iran's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, has been killed in an Israeli airstrike, part of a large-scale joint military operation between the two nations. President Trump stated that Khamenei, along with most of Iran's senior leadership, had been eliminated, describing the strike as a significant blow to the Iranian regime. Khamenei's death has triggered a succession crisis in Iran, with uncertainty about the country's future leadership.

The United States and Israel launched military strikes against Iran, leading to retaliatory attacks by Tehran. President Donald Trump announced a 'major combat operation' aimed at eliminating threats from the Iranian regime, while Israeli officials stated the attacks were planned for months. Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs accused the U.S. and Israel of violating the United Nations charter and pledged a harsh response, targeting U.S. military assets in the region.

US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran have reignited concerns over rising oil prices amid escalating tensions. Iran, producing 3.4 million barrels of crude oil daily, remains a critical actor in the oil market. Analysts warn that if the conflict intensifies or Iran retaliates by targeting regional energy infrastructure or disrupting the Strait of Hormuz, prices could surge above $100 a barrel.

Following U.S. President Donald Trump's unauthorized military strikes on Iran, Democratic lawmakers are demanding an immediate congressional vote on a War Powers Resolution to restrict further military action without congressional approval.