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UK Defence Chief Slams Iranian Regime as 'Source of Evil' After Khamenei's Death

British Defence Minister John Healey (Photo: X/John Healey)

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Firstpost•01-03-2026, 16:13

UK Defence Chief Slams Iranian Regime as 'Source of Evil' After Khamenei's Death

•UK Defence Secretary John Healey called the Iranian regime 'a source of evil' following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
•Healey stated few would mourn Khamenei, citing the regime's murder of its own citizens and sponsorship of terror.
•Khamenei died in a US-Israeli military operation, confirmed by Iranian TV amidst ongoing retaliation by Iran.
•US President Donald Trump urged Iranians to seize the chance to reclaim their country after Khamenei's death.
•Healey warned of Iran 'lashing out' indiscriminately, with missiles landing near British troops and fired towards Cyprus.

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