Iran Officially Confirms Death of Supreme Leader Khamenei; Trump Vows Continued Strikes

Iranian state media has officially confirmed the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei following earlier reports of a targeted Israeli airstrike on his compound. Adding to the intense geopolitical tension, Donald Trump has vowed to continue the ongoing bombing campaign against strategic targets within Iran. These developments have intensified the 'risk-off' sentiment across global financial markets, driving Gold (XAU/USD) and Brent Crude prices to new highs. Meanwhile, global equity indices remain under heavy pressure as investors flee to safe-haven assets amid fears of a full-scale regional war. Market participants are now closely monitoring potential Iranian retaliation and the long-term impact of sustained military operations on global trade and energy security. This unprecedented escalation marks a historic turning point for Middle Eastern stability and global economic outlooks.