"Clashes erupted in Srinagar and surrounding areas as security forces dispersed hundreds of Shia Muslims on Sunday who had gathered to express grief over the reported killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Footage from the rally shows mourners chanting pro-Iran slogans while condemning the US and Israel, leading to a heavy security response. Security forces could be seen firing tear gas to disperse crowds as highways were cordoned off, while ambulances and police cars were deployed. Forces later sealed key areas, suspended high-speed internet, closed educational institutions for two days, and intensified checks at major entry points. Officials called these 'precautionary' measures to prevent disturbances after large demonstrations over the weekend. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in joint US-Israeli strikes carried out against Iran on Saturday, Iranian state television confirmed. The Supreme Leader, who had ruled since 1989, held ultimate authority over Iran's political, military and religious institutions.  According to the Iranian Red Crescent, more than 555 people have died since the start of the war, and at least 131 cities have been impacted at the time of publication. In response, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced 'large-scale missile and drone attacks' targeting Israel. Reports also indicated that US military bases across the region, including in the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, Iraq and Kuwait, were struck amid the escalation."