US-Iran Tensions: Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei Moved to Underground Facility

Supreme Leader's Security Measures

• 🚨 Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was moved to a special underground shelter in Tehran due to an assessed increased risk of a potential US attack.
• 🔑 His third son, Masud Khamenei, has taken over day-to-day management of the leader's office, acting as the main channel for coordination with government and security forces.

Internet Blackout and Domestic Protests

• 🌐 Iran experienced a digital blackout for over two weeks, with internet connectivity remaining unstable despite reports of the blackout ending.
• ⚠️ The son of Iran's president, Masud Pezeshkian, warned that the prolonged blackout could exacerbate anti-government sentiment.
• 📊 Data from Pa's indicated over 5,400 fatalities and 17,000 deaths under investigation during the protests, while the Iranian government reported 3,177 deaths.

International Reactions and Flight Disruptions

• ✈️ Several major airlines, including KLM, Air France, and British Airways, began rerouting and canceling flights across West Asia due to the likelihood of conflict.
• 🌍 Rallies were held globally, including one in Berlin with 3,000 participants, demanding the removal of Iran's clerical leadership.
• 🗳️ Protesters emphasized their desire for a democratic future for Iran through free elections, rejecting labels of being "Shah supporters."

US Plans for Iranian Migrants

• 🇺🇸 US President Donald Trump was planning to repatriate Iranian migrants from the US, despite ongoing massive protests in their home country.
• ✈️ The National Iranian American Council reported plans to restart deportation flights to Iran, with approximately 40 Iranians to be deported from Phoenix, Arizona.