Shayan Morshedi, a PhD student from Iran, anxiously awaited news from home as the US and Israel launched attacks on Iran, resulting in the death of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. While mixed emotions surfaced regarding Khamenei’s death, Morshedi expressed hope for accountability from the regime and the potential for a referendum in Iran. In retaliation, Iran targeted US military bases in the Middle East, prompting regional airports to shut down and the Canadian government to advise against travel to the area.
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