Israel Reports Destruction of Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei's Plane

Regional Asian outlets focus on the risk that Israel’s claimed killing of Ali Larijani and the destruction of Khamenei’s plane could drag more countries into a broader conflict. These reports highlight that Tehran has not fully confirmed some of Israel’s claims, while Russia openly condemns the strikes as assassinations. Commentators in this block expect further tit‑for‑tat attacks between Iran and Israel and warn that miscalculation could pull in the United States, Russia, and neighbouring states.

• •Israel’s claim that Ali Larijani is dead is reported alongside the lack of immediate confirmation from Tehran.
• •The killing of Iran’s national security chief is seen as a step that could trigger strong Iranian retaliation.
• •Russia’s condemnation of the strikes as murder is highlighted as a sign of Moscow siding with Tehran.
• •Additional missile launches from Iran after the strikes are reported as evidence of a continuing exchange.
• •Asian governments are expected to watch for disruptions to energy supplies and shipping routes if fighting spreads.