Iran–Israel–U.S. Conflict

After U.S.–Israeli strikes that reportedly killed Iran’s supreme leader, jubilant celebrations erupted among Iranian exiles and in some Iranian cities — from Los Angeles, New York, Boston, Washington, D.C., Madrid, London, Berlin and Armenia to Tehran, Karaj, Shiraz, Abadan, Borazjan, Fuladshahr and Mamasani — with honking, fireworks, flag‑waving and singing. At the same time, heavy Basij and security deployments, reports of reprisals for public elation, state‑organized mass mourning rallies, continued bombardment, and official assurances that a leadership council and rapid succession plans are in place have left many inside Iran fearful, uncertain and deterred from mass protests.