Protests in India followed false reports of Iran’s leader’s death in a strike, sparking global tensions and diplomatic concern.

Protests erupted across India, particularly in Lucknow, Jammu and Kashmir, and Delhi, following reports of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s death in a U.S.-Israel strike. Shia communities mourned the loss, with large gatherings, black flags, and anti-U.S. and anti-Israel slogans. Iran declared a 40-day mourning period and launched retaliatory strikes, including against an American vessel and a Kuwaiti naval base. Global tensions rose, disrupting flights and prompting diplomatic concern. Indian officials urged calm, while international reactions highlighted fears of further escalation.