Overview
- Iranian state media said Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was “martyred” in a joint U.S.–Israel attack and declared 40 days of mourning along with a seven‑day national holiday.
- Clips on social media show people performing the so‑called Trump dance and waving U.S., Iranian and Israeli flags, including a viral post by user @MarioNawfal on X.
- News organizations note they cannot authenticate the celebration footage circulating from Iran and diaspora communities.
- Reports describe jubilant street scenes among Iranian diaspora groups, including large gatherings in London’s North Finchley with music, flags and anti‑regime slogans.
- President Trump claimed responsibility for the operation and urged Iran’s forces to surrender, as reported tolls rose to 555 deaths in Iran per the Red Crescent and four U.S. service members killed.