Iranians took to the streets to react to the death of supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, confirmed by Iranian state media after a surprise wave of US-Israel strikes. US President Trump called it a chance for regime change, but whether it leads to an uprising remains uncertain. Divisions in society were evident as celebrations and prayers for the regime took place. Despite support for change, a loyal base of ruling clerics remains.
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