Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, 86, died on Saturday, March 1, following Israeli-American strikes, an event confirmed by Iranian state television on Sunday at 5 am local time. His death, after 37 years of rule, has triggered starkly contrasting reactions across Iran: supporters mourned him in cities like Tehran and Isfahan, while opponents celebrated with street demonstrations, chanting slogans against the regime and in favor of Reza Pahlavi, son of the last shah. This development plunges Iran into a period of significant uncertainty, potentially exacerbating internal power struggles within the regime amidst ongoing Israeli and American pressure.