Military adventurism in the Middle East foolhardy gambling that escalates tensions

Iran confirmed early Sunday that its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in US-Israeli air strikes the previous day. A perilous new escalation of tensions in the already volatile Middle East is inevitable.

Iran has retaliated swiftly, targeting US and Israeli interests across the region. Meanwhile, reports of explosions in Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia underscore the widespread impact of the irresponsible aggression of the US and Israel. The situation is further exacerbated by Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical choke point for global oil supplies, which could have severe repercussions for the global economy.

The attacks launched by the United States and Israel against Iran during the US-Iran negotiations are unacceptable. The blatant killing of the leader of a sovereign nation and the incitement of regime change are also unacceptable. These actions violate international law and the basic norms of international relations.