Good morning. The day’s top news centers on Iran: Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s death could reshape the country’s leadership and regional role, with reports that the CIA helped pinpoint top Iran leaders before an Israeli strike that killed the supreme leader and other senior figures. In entertainment, One Battle After Another rode a Producers Guild win to strong Oscar momentum, following its Directors Guild trophy.
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As Iran’s second supreme leader, he brutally crushed dissent at home and expanded Iran’s footprint abroad, challenging Saudi Arabia for regional dominance.
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