Few will mourn Ali Khamenei and his evil legacy, says UK defence secretary

Following the reported death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei after US and Israeli airstrikes, UK Defence Secretary John Healey stated that few would mourn him, citing the regime's "evil" actions, including sponsoring terrorism and suppressing its own citizens. While not commenting on the legality of the strikes or the UK's non-involvement, Healey emphasized the "very real and rising threat" from Iran and affirmed the UK's defensive posture, including deploying military planes to protect British interests in the Middle East. The US and Israeli action has sparked varied reactions in the UK, with some politicians condemning the strikes as a breach of international law, while others criticized the government's lack of support for the operation.

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