CNA938 Rewind - Escalation erupts: Khamenei dead, Iran attacks US, Israel bases as world urges restraint
The Middle East faces a critical turning point following the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in US-Israel strikes. Both sides have since exchanged retaliatory attacks, raising fears of broader regional instability. Countries worldwide are calling for de-escalation, dialogue and diplomatic mediation as tensions continue to rise. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman examine the latest developments with Dr Peter Layton, Visiting Fellow, Griffith Asia Institute, Griffith University