Forty days have passed since the joint US-Israel attack that resulted in the killing of Ali Khamenei, Iran's leader. This report examines his life and record.
Kaja Kallas, the EU's foreign policy chief, stated that any ceasefire in the Iran war must include Lebanon, calling for Hezbollah's disarmament. The Egyptian ambassador in Beirut confirmed that efforts are underway to ensure Lebanon's inclusion in the ceasefire agreement between Iran and the United States.
The Islamic Republic of Iran is experiencing internal conflict among various factions over a chaotic ceasefire, as reported by Mahyar Tousi on Times Now India. The situation inside the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is described as mayhem.
Mashhad-based journalist Mohammad Akbarpour shared a video on Instagram showing a conversation with Saeed Taousi, a Quran reciter close to the late Ali Khamenei, among regime supporters. Taousi, who faced previous accusations of sexual abuse and child rape, recited a Quranic verse during the encounter.
Malik Shariati, a representative of Tehran in the parliament, announced that a new law governing the Strait of Hormuz will be named the Tangsiri Law in honor of Alireza Tangsiri, a killed IRGC Navy commander who was instrumental in the region's strategic power.
Video footage obtained by Iran International shows supporters of the Islamic Republic, carrying the flag of the Fatemiyoun Brigade, chanting "Death to America" during a demonstration in Tehran for the 40th-day memorial ceremony of Ali Khamenei.
Ismail Qaani, commander of the Quds Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, sent a message to the Islamic Republic's proxy groups warning that a "harsh and regretful punishment" awaits their enemies. In the message, Qaani also criticized Israel for its history of "crimes against humanity and the slaughter of innocent people, women, and children."
On the 40th day memorial of Ali Khamenei, an Iranian citizen sent a video to Iran International questioning the government, stating, "If you have won the war, why is the new leader hiding in his den?"
Spain’s Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares accused Israel of violating international law by carrying out airstrikes on Lebanon after a newly brokered two-week ceasefire. Additionally, Albares announced that Spain would reopen its embassy in Tehran.
France’s Foreign Minister, Barrot, strongly condemned Israel’s strikes in Lebanon and called for Lebanon to be included in any ceasefire agreement.
In Khorramabad, state media published a video showing regime supporters smearing mud on themselves during the 40th-day memorial ceremony for Ali Khamenei, who was killed in attacks attributed to Israel and America.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni condemned violations of the Middle East ceasefire and stated that the restoration of freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz is a "vital interest" for Italy and the European Union. She emphasized the need to pursue peace with determination.
Mohammad Reza Aref, First Deputy of Pezeshkian, described his government as the "War and Reconstruction" government in a post on X, stating: "Only weak people work to the extent of their resources" and added that Iran will be rebuilt stronger than ever before.
Following a temporary ceasefire between the United States and the Islamic Republic, a rally against Iranian delegation leader Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf was held by regime supporters in Pakistan, where the demonstration's speaker invoked the memory of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei with the chant, "Damn you if you trample on the Master's blood."
Tucker Carlson questioned why the United States, as the world's strongest military power, was unable to compel Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, suggesting that the incident has humiliated the U.S. and poses dangers due to perceptions of weakened power.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issued a statement on the fortieth day since the killing of Ali Khamenei, asserting that his death has been as impactful as his life in advancing the Islamic Revolution. The statement emphasizes the continuation of revolutionary ideals and the end of regional imperialism.
The announced ceasefire in the war between the United States and Israel with Iran has led to an immediate reduction in oil prices, though economic experts warn that the extensive damage to the global economy over the past 40 days makes a full return to pre-war economic conditions unlikely.
On the fortieth day following the death of Ali Khamenei, the leader of the Islamic Republic, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps issued a statement asserting that his legacy will continue to advance the goals of the Islamic Republic in areas such as "resistance," "independence," and "justice."
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot strongly condemned Israel's attacks on Lebanon and called on the Islamic Republic of Iran to cease supporting groups like Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthis, and to open the Strait of Hormuz. He also stated that Lebanon must be included in the ceasefire agreement for the Iran war and that Iran must abandon its nuclear weapons program and stop using drones and missiles.
The United States has declared the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz as a key condition for a ceasefire, but reports indicate that oil tanker traffic through the strait has ceased following Israel's attack on Lebanon.
