Iran missiles fly, Khamenei death claims denied, UN in emergency mode

Iranian state media reported that family members of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei were killed in the strikes. The reports claimed that his daughter

Iranian state media reported that family members of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei were killed in the strikes. The reports claimed that his daughter, grandchild, daughter-in-law, and son-in-law lost their lives.

However, Iranian authorities strongly rejected claims made by Donald Trump suggesting that Khamenei himself had been killed. An Iranian news agency described the statement as false and accused Washington of spreading misinformation. Officials also dismissed earlier claims about the fall of Mashhad as incorrect.

State-linked media outlets insisted that Khamenei remains alive and continues to lead the country. At least two Iranian members of parliament publicly refuted the reports circulating internationally, reaffirming that Iran’s leadership structure remains intact. Tehran’s official stance remains an unequivocal rejection of any suggestion that the Supreme Leader has been killed.

Iran Fires New Wave of Missiles Toward Israel

In response to the strikes, Iran launched additional missiles toward Israeli territory. The Israel Defense Forces confirmed that its air defense systems were actively intercepting incoming threats.

Israel’s Home Front Command issued mobile alerts, instructing residents in affected areas to move to protected spaces and strictly follow safety protocols. Authorities urged civilians to remain in shelters until further notice.

Death Toll Rises in Southern Iran

In southern Iran, the governor of Minab confirmed that the death toll from a bombing of a school has risen to 115. The incident has intensified outrage inside Iran and added to the humanitarian concerns emerging from the conflict.

UN Nuclear Watchdog to Hold Emergency Meeting

The Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency will hold an emergency session on Monday following a request by Russia. The meeting will focus on the reported US and Israeli strikes.

Diplomatic sources indicated that there was no immediate sign that Iranian nuclear facilities were hit. The emergency session will take place just before the agency’s previously scheduled quarterly meeting, where Iran’s nuclear program was already on the agenda.

UN Chief Warns of Wider Conflict

Addressing the UN Security Council, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that the escalating military actions pose a grave threat to international peace and security.

He cautioned that continued violence risks triggering a chain reaction in what he described as one of the world’s most volatile regions.

Casualties Reported at Abu Dhabi Airport

Authorities in the United Arab Emirates confirmed that an “incident” at Zayed International Airport resulted in one death and seven injuries. The airport management body stated that the deceased was an Asian national.

The incident followed Iranian strikes reportedly targeting locations across the UAE and other Gulf states.

Pakistan Urges Restraint

Pakistan condemned the attacks on Iran and Gulf states, describing them as violations of international law that threaten regional stability.

Speaking at the UN Security Council, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, expressed solidarity with affected nations and called on all sides to exercise maximum restraint while diplomatic efforts continue.

Bahrain’s Interior Ministry has said in a post on X that Bahrain International Airport has been “targeted” with a “drone, resulting in material damage without loss of life.