Iran's supreme leader's presumed death is "day of celebration," Masih Alinejad says

Iranian-American activist and CBS News contributor Masih Alinejad described reports of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's presumed death following a major military operation by the United States and Israel against Iran as a 'day of celebration,' noting Iranians are experiencing mixed emotions of hope and concern about the potential regime change in the coming days. Alinejad emphasized that while many Iranians are hopeful about the possibility of change following the strikes, there is significant anxiety that the military operation might not lead to the desired regime change, which she described as 'a huge risk for people inside Iran.' The activist's comments come amid reports suggesting Khamenei's death, though these remain unconfirmed by official Iranian sources, and she also addressed statements made by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani regarding the military operation, though the specific content of Mamdani's remarks was not detailed in the report. The situation remains fluid as international observers await confirmation of Khamenei's status and the potential implications for Iran's political landscape, with the operation representing a significant escalation in tensions between Western powers and Iran, potentially affecting regional stability and the future of Iranian democracy movements.