News Desk: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei remains unharmed and is actively overseeing the country’s response to Israel’s unprecedented military strikes, a high-ranking Iranian security official told Reuters on Friday.

Key Developments:

– Khamenei’s Status Confirmed: The 85-year-old Supreme Leader is reportedly receiving continuous briefings at a secure location following Israel’s dawn attacks that killed IRGC chief Hossein Salami and struck nuclear facilities.
– Emergency Leadership Meetings: Senior military and political figures have gathered at an undisclosed command center to coordinate Iran’s response.
– Security Measures: Additional protection details have been deployed around Khamenei and other top officials amid fears of follow-up strikes.

Strategic Implications:

– The Supreme Leader’s direct involvement signals Iran is preparing a major retaliatory move, potentially including:
– Immediate missile strikes on Israeli strategic sites
– Activation of proxy forces (Hezbollah, Houthis, Iraqi militias)
– Possible naval confrontations in the Persian Gulf
– Israel’s apparent avoidance of targeting Khamenei suggests calculated escalation rather than regime-change objectives.

Global Reactions:

– Oil markets surge with Brent crude up 8% to $112/barrel
– U.S. CENTCOM places all regional bases at highest alert level
– UN Security Council convenes emergency session at Russia’s request

Next Steps:

– Expected televised address by Khamenei within hours
– Iranian parliament to debate “crushing response” measures
– Israel extends air raid sirens nationwide