Iranians demand revenge after Khamenei's death

Iran after Khamenei's death: calls for revenge

Mass rallies erupt in Iranian cities after reports of supreme leader's death Ali Khamenei. The protesters chant anti-American slogans, and the region is rapidly approaching a new phase of escalation.

Details of the situation

In Iran, after reports of the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, there are calls for revenge. Participants in the rallies shout «Death to America», indicating a sharp rise in tension in the country.

According to the Iranian agency IRNA, According to the President of Iran, the head of the judiciary and one of the members of the Guardian Council of the Constitution will be in charge of the interim leadership of the state. This was announced by First Vice President Mohammad Mohber.

Impacts and consequences in the region

The Qatari Ministry of Interior said that 16 people were injured in the Iranian attacks. Minor material damage was recorded in various parts of the country.

Meanwhile, according to The New York Times, According to the newspaper, the attack was originally planned for the night, but the United States and Israel postponed it until the morning of 28 February.

At the time of the strike, Iranian officials were in one building of the complex, while Khamenei was in another, nearby.

The scale of the operation

Correspondent Fox News Jennifer Griffin quoting a senior Pentagon official, reported that the US military had carried out nearly 900 strikes on targets in Iran during the first 12 hours of the operation.

The Iranian Fars news agency also stated that one of the targets of Iran's missile strike was the CIA headquarters in Dubai. There is currently no independent confirmation of this information.

Risks to global markets

After the attack, the volume of maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz dropped sharply. Kpler estimates the drop to be around 70%.

The countries most dependent on this route are Saudi Arabia, Iraq, the UAE, and Qatar, which export a significant portion of oil and LNG through the Strait, mainly to Asian countries.

Analysts warn that a possible blockade of the Strait of Hormuz could push oil prices above $100 per barrel.

Context.

The escalation between Iran, the United States and Israel sharply escalated in late February. The events surrounding Khamenei's death could be a turning point for the security situation in the Middle East.

The international community is calling on the parties to exercise restraint, but the risk of a large-scale conflict is growing rapidly.