Millions of Iranians take to the streets after Khamenei's death - what we know
Millions of Iranians take to the streets after reports of Ayatollah's death Ali Khamenei. This was reported by the media with reference to Iranian state television, which officially confirmed his death after US and Israeli air strikes.
Some people reportedly took the news as a reason for public celebrations, while others took it as a reason for mourning.
The generation after 1989
For millions of young Iranians born after 1989, Khamenei was the only supreme leader they had ever known.
His rule was often associated with tight control over the media and society, the suppression of protests and a prolonged economic crisis, which, according to analysts, contributed to the growth of emigration from the country.
Risks of further instability
Experts warn that the reaction in Iranian society could be heterogeneous and lead to internal tensions.
Further developments will largely depend on the actions of Iran's interim leadership and the reaction of the security forces.
Context.
Khamenei's death took place against the backdrop of a sharp escalation between Iran, the United States and Israel.
The international community is closely monitoring the situation, fearing both internal destabilisation of Iran and the expansion of the conflict in the Middle East.
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