Jammu Kashmir protest over Khamenei killing after Israel US strike on Iran

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Shia Muslims in Ramban protest killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Iran declares 40 days of national mourning after confirming his death
Regional tensions escalate as IRGC announces new leadership

Protests broke out in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday after reports confirmed that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in joint Israeli and US military strikes. Shia Muslims in Ramban district staged demonstrations condemning the attack, reflecting growing anger and concern over the rapidly escalating Middle East conflict.

The protests came hours after Iranian state media officially confirmed Khamenei’s death and announced a 40 day period of national mourning.

Shia Muslims in Ramban take to streets

Demonstrators in Ramban raised slogans against Israel and the United States, calling the killing of Khamenei an attack on the Shia community worldwide. Protesters described the strike as a violation of international norms and warned that the conflict could have far reaching consequences beyond the Middle East.

Local authorities monitored the situation closely as protests remained largely peaceful.

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Iran confirms death and announces national mourning

Iranian state media confirmed that Khamenei was killed during missile strikes targeting Tehran and surrounding areas. The government declared 40 days of national mourning, a move reserved for moments of profound national loss in the Islamic Republic.

The announcement further intensified reactions across Shia communities globally, including in parts of India.

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US warns strikes will continue

US President Donald Trump reiterated that American military operations against Iran would continue, signaling no immediate pause despite global concern.

His remarks have added to fears of prolonged conflict, with Iran vowing retaliation and regional allies preparing for escalation.

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IRGC appoints new commander amid crisis

In a significant development, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced veteran military officer Ahmad Vahidi as its new Commander in Chief.

Vahidi previously served as Iran’s Minister of Defence and Minister of Interior, and his appointment signals a hardline stance as Tehran prepares for possible wider confrontation.

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Impact felt far beyond Iran

The protests in Jammu and Kashmir underline how deeply events in West Asia resonate across religious and political lines in South Asia. Analysts say the killing of Khamenei has transformed the conflict from a regional standoff into a global flashpoint with social and political repercussions far from the battlefield.

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