Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon have killed at least 31 people and wounded 149 others  Lebanon’s health ministry stated on Monday,

The U.S.-Israeli air war against Iran expanded on Monday with no end in sight. Fresh drone strike added to a wave of attacks on the Gulf.

Israel said Khamenei was killed along with top lieutenants including Ali Shamkhani, ⁠the powerful former National Security Council secretary.

Several Gulf Arab states said they were targeted by Iranian missiles on Saturday after Tehran pledged to retaliate against US-Israel strikes.

Iran’s cabinet has declared a week of public holiday and 40 days of national mourning following the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

The UN Secretary General warned that military action in the Middle East risks igniting uncontrollable “chain of events” in the region.