For many Shia, Khamenei’s killing - as a Sayyid (a descendant of Muhammad) - likely felt comparable to how Catholics would feel if the pope were killed. Protests have erupted across the Middle East / Asia, near #US /Israeli military bases, embassies. #IranWar #Religion #Politics #USA πŸ”½ Part 1/2 πŸ”½
2/2 The US has once again made many enemies, however this time they also made many friends (Iranian exiles, Israelis, Sunni groups...). #Ayatollah #Khamenei #Muhammad #News #Muslims #Iran
(Just because technically Israel was the one to carry out the strike, does not mean people do not blame the US just as much)