J&K Shuts Kashmir Schools for Two Days Amid Khamenei Protests

The Jammu and Kashmir administration ordered a two-day closure of all educational institutions across the Kashmir Valley starting Monday, following protests sparked by the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in joint strikes by the United States and Israel. The decision aims to prevent unnecessary movement and gatherings amid heightened tensions, officials said.

Iranian state media confirmed early Sunday that the 86-year-old cleric was killed in the airstrikes targeting Tehran on Saturday, marking a significant escalation in regional conflicts. U.S. President Donald Trump announced the operation, describing Khamenei as one of the most evil figures in history. The attack, coordinated with Israeli forces under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, also resulted in the deaths of Khamenei's son-in-law and daughter-in-law, according to Iranian reports. In response, Iran declared a 40-day period of public mourning, with thousands gathering in cities like Tehran, Isfahan, and Mashhad to honor the leader, whose death holds deep spiritual significance in Shia Islam, particularly leading to the Arbaeen observance.

Protests erupted across several areas of Jammu and Kashmir...