World leaders are sharply divided following coordinated strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran, which reportedly killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
The Donald Trump administration said the action was necessary to protect national security and stop Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
Russia and China condemned the strikes, calling them unprovoked and urging talks. The United Kingdom, France, and Germany criticized Iran’s retaliation while pushing for diplomacy.
Oman and Spain opposed the initial action, and United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres warned the escalation threatens global security. Markets reacted sharply, with oil prices surging above $80 a barrel.
