Israel’s military has claimed that a recent airstrike killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei along with 30 senior Iranian officials. According to Israel’s Channel 12, the attack was carried out by the Israeli Air Force on Saturday and struck its long-time adversary within half a minute of launching the operation.

Israeli media reported that political and security officials described the strike as the beginning of a broader campaign expected to last several days. Reports highlighted extensive coordination between Israeli and U.S. military forces and the precision of shared intelligence. Defense analyst Yoav Limor warned that differences could soon emerge between the two allies, noting Israel’s readiness for a prolonged conflict. Veteran journalist Nahum Barnea commented that while the war may be a matter of choice for the United States, it is one of necessity for Israel.

Despite strong backing from U.S. President Trump, some Israeli commentators cautioned about potential shifts in American public opinion regarding the conflict.

Hundreds of Iraqis attempted to storm the US Embassy located in Baghdad’s Green Zone on Saturday following reports of the death of Iran’s supreme leader. According to a source quoted by AFP, the attempt had so far failed, but protesters continued trying to enter the heavily fortified area. Demonstrators carried flags of Iran-aligned armed groups and threw stones at security forces, who responded with tear gas to disperse the crowd.

Local Iraqi media also reported protests erupting in southern provinces. Several Iran-backed armed groups announced they would not remain neutral and vowed to defend the Islamic Republic. Kataib Hezbollah declared plans to attack US bases after two of its members were killed in an airstrike in southern Iraq. Additionally, explosions were reported near Erbil Airport, where US forces are stationed.

The situation reflects heightened regional tension following the reported death of Iran’s top leader and retaliatory threats from Iran-aligned militias across Iraq.

Education and Primary and Mass Education Minister Dr. A N M Ehsanul Haque Milan has called for creative proposals and effective initiatives to modernize and simplify Bangladesh’s education system. Speaking at a views-exchange meeting organized by the Directorate of Madrasa Education on Sunday, he emphasized that the ministry is a nation-building institution responsible for shaping the country’s future generations.

The minister urged the removal of unnecessary bureaucratic hurdles and called on stakeholders to review their work and propose improvements to make courses and curricula more relevant and productive. He announced that a new curriculum committee must be formed and its members selected within the current month to meet the 2027 target, with the process starting next week. He also directed that syllabus preparation be completed within the set timeframe through coordinated efforts.

State Minister Bobby Hajjaj requested practical and specific solutions to address challenges in the education sector, including coordination issues and administrative complexities. Officials from the Directorate of Madrasa Education and related departments attended the meeting.

China on Sunday denounced the assassination of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed in US-Israeli attacks on Tehran a day earlier. The Chinese Foreign Ministry described the killing as a grave violation of Iran’s sovereignty and security, issuing its statement on the social media platform X. It said the attack trampled on the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and basic norms of international relations, adding that China firmly opposed and strongly condemned the act.

The ministry reiterated its call for an immediate end to military operations in the Middle East and urged a joint effort to maintain peace and stability both in the region and globally. Tehran announced Khamenei’s death early Sunday, declaring 40 days of public mourning across the country. Iran’s Supreme National Security Council said he was killed at his office early Saturday and described his death as the beginning of a great uprising against the tyrants of the world.

US President Donald Trump had earlier written on his social media platform that Khamenei was dead, ahead of Tehran’s confirmation.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed deep condolences to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian following the assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. According to Russia’s state news agency TASS, Putin issued a statement on Sunday describing the killing, which reportedly occurred in a joint US-Israel attack, as a brutal act and a severe breach of international law and moral principles.

Putin emphasized that Ayatollah Khamenei would be remembered in Russia as an outstanding statesman who made significant personal contributions to strengthening relations between Russia and Iran. The statement reflects Moscow’s strong condemnation of the incident and its solidarity with Tehran in the aftermath of the attack.

The report also noted that the strike resulted in the deaths of 30 senior Iranian officials, according to Israeli claims, and that Iran’s intelligence police chief was among those killed. The situation has heightened regional tensions and drawn international attention to the implications of the attack.

North Korea has condemned the attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran, describing them as an 'illegal act of aggression' and a violation of a sovereign nation's rights. The statement was issued by a spokesperson for North Korea’s Foreign Ministry and reported by the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), citing Al Jazeera.

According to the KCNA report, the spokesperson said that US involvement in the attacks was 'within expectations' and reflected what was described as the United States’ 'hegemonic and gangster-like' nature. The statement further asserted that the aggressive war initiated by the US and Israel was unacceptable under any circumstances.

North Korea called on all parties to respect international law and the United Nations Charter, urging them to refrain from actions that could escalate regional tensions, according to the KCNA report.

Jamaat-e-Islami organized a protest rally and procession in Dhaka on Sunday to denounce the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and senior military officials in a recent attack. The demonstration took place at the north gate of Baitul Mukarram National Mosque, jointly arranged by the party’s Dhaka North and South units. Party Nayeb-e-Ameer ATM Azharul Islam MP addressed the gathering as chief guest, describing the attack as part of a long-standing conspiracy against Iran’s progress and as an assault on democracy and humanity.

ATM Azharul Islam urged the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the United Nations to take proper action, warning that global citizens would reject them if they failed to act. He called for an end to Israeli attacks on Iran and the Muslim world, urging unity among Muslim nations and a boycott of Israeli products. The rally, presided over by Dhaka South Jamaat Ameer Nurul Islam Bulbul MP, was also addressed by several central and city leaders. After the assembly, participants marched through Paltan and Kakrail areas.

The event also included condemnation of a separate incident in Chuadanga’s Jibannagar, where a Jamaat activist was reportedly killed in an attack allegedly by BNP members.

Alireza Arafi has been appointed as the legal member of Iran’s interim leadership council, according to an announcement by Mohsen Dehnavi, spokesperson for the Expediency Discernment Council. The announcement was made on Sunday, following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

The interim leadership council was formed after Khamenei’s death and includes the president, the head of the judiciary, and one legal expert from the Guardian Council. Arafi’s selection fills the legal expert position within this temporary governing body, which is tasked with overseeing leadership functions during the transitional period.

The report did not specify further details about the council’s next steps or the timeline for selecting a new supreme leader.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed during a joint Israel-United States attack on Iran, now in its second day. In response, Iran has launched counterstrikes. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian described Khamenei’s death as an open declaration of war against Muslims, particularly the Shia community.

In a written condolence message, Pezeshkian said the killing was not only an assault on Iran but on the entire Muslim nation, urging resistance against such aggression. He called the situation a major test for the Muslim world and warned that the violence was moving toward a severe escalation.

Reports from the same source also mention the death of Iran’s intelligence police chief and 30 senior Iranian officials, as claimed by Israel, while an attack attempt targeted the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad’s Green Zone.

Iran has appointed Ahmad Vahidi as the new commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The appointment follows confirmation by Iran’s state news agency IRNA that the previous commander-in-chief, Mohammad Pakpour, was killed in an attack attributed to the United States and Israel.

The IRGC functions as Iran’s main military, political, and economic force, operating separately from the country’s regular army. Established about 45 years ago to safeguard the Islamic Revolution, the corps has grown into one of the most powerful paramilitary organizations in the Middle East. It maintains its own ground, air, and naval units and oversees Iran’s strategic weapons.

The leadership change comes amid heightened regional tensions, as reports also mention the deaths of 30 senior Iranian officials in the same attack claimed by Israel.

Iran’s senior security official Ali Larijani has issued a strong warning to the United States and Israel, declaring that both nations will face a level of force they have never experienced before. In a message posted on social media platform X, Larijani claimed that Iran had already launched missiles toward the US and Israel, which successfully hit their targets. He added that Iran would deliver an even stronger blow soon.

The warning came shortly after a statement from US President Donald Trump, who cautioned Iran against launching further attacks. Trump wrote that if Iran carried out its threat, the United States would respond with unprecedented force. The exchange of threats between Tehran and Washington has heightened concerns across the Middle East.

Analysts cited in the report said the escalating rhetoric between the two countries has intensified regional tensions, with global attention now focused on how the situation might evolve in the coming days.

An Iranian ballistic missile struck a residential area in central Tel Aviv on Saturday, killing one woman, according to BBC reports. The incident marks the first reported Israeli death in the ongoing conflict following joint Israeli and U.S. attacks on Iran. Bulldozers were deployed to clear debris from the destroyed apartment building, while witnesses described seeing explosions overhead as Israeli interceptors attempted to counter incoming missiles.

BBC correspondents reported that Israel’s air defense system intercepted most of the Iranian missiles, but several managed to penetrate the defenses, particularly during heavy barrages. The attack damaged at least 40 buildings in Tel Aviv, and around 300 residents were relocated to three hotels, Israeli media said.

The missile strike came amid continued Iranian retaliation for earlier Israeli and U.S. operations, signaling an escalation in hostilities between the two nations.

Former US Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Michael Mulroy has said that Iran will not submit to Washington even after the killing of its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a joint US-Israeli attack. Speaking to Al Jazeera, Mulroy described the incident, following the abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, as a second attempt by the United States to overthrow another country's government, though he noted that Iran’s situation differs significantly from Venezuela’s.

Mulroy explained that while Maduro managed to maintain control despite weak allies, Iran’s power structure is more complex, involving the military, the IRGC, and intelligence agencies. He warned that Iran’s recent statements suggest worsening tensions that could push the region toward full-scale war, affecting not only the United States but also Gulf nations.

He added that Iran possesses drones capable of striking buildings in Dubai and Bahrain and has supplied such drones to Russia for years. Although these drones can be shot down, Mulroy noted that they have previously bypassed security systems to hit targets.

An oil tanker flying the Palau flag, named 'Skylight', was attacked about five nautical miles off Musandam, Oman, according to the country's maritime security center. The incident left four people injured, while all 20 crew members were safely rescued. No further details about the nature or source of the attack were immediately available.

The attack occurred shortly after two drone strikes targeted Oman’s Duqm port, injuring a foreign worker. The report noted that this latest incident follows a series of attacks across several Middle Eastern countries, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Jordan, which Iran had previously acknowledged.

Authorities have not yet provided additional information on the attackers or the extent of the damage, leaving the situation under investigation.

Election Commissioner Abdur Rahmanel Masud has confirmed that city corporation elections will take place after the upcoming Ramadan. He made the announcement on Sunday afternoon while addressing the executive committee election of the Reporters Forum for Election and Democracy (RFED) at the Election Commission building in Agargaon, Dhaka. Masud stated that before the city polls, several by-elections are scheduled, and their schedules have already been announced.

He added that the Election Commission will remain busy throughout the year with various local government elections. Emphasizing the commission’s responsibility, Masud said it is bound by law to ensure fair elections, while the formulation of election laws is the responsibility of the parliament. The commission is currently awaiting a parliamentary decision on whether political party symbols will be used in local government elections.

Masud also mentioned that the recently held 13th national election and referendum were conducted properly, and the commission will review any shortcomings. He urged journalists to perform their duties impartially while offering constructive criticism of the commission’s activities.