PM Shehbaz Sharif Postpones Russia Visit Amid Middle East Tensions

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has postponed his two-day official visit to Russia, originally scheduled for Monday, due to escalating tensions in the Middle East. Sources indicate that the worsening regional situation prompted the decision to delay the trip.

Meanwhile, Iranian state media has confirmed the assassination of the Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, with the Iranian government announcing a 40-day period of mourning in response.

According to official reports, the Supreme Leader was killed while performing his duties in his office, highlighting the severity of the recent developments in the region.