The death of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini on June 3, 1989, marked the end of an era for Iran and the wider Middle East. As the charismatic leader of the 1979 Islamic Revolution, his passing triggered a period of immense national mourning and significant political transition.
8/ ๐ธ The Scene: Images coming out of Kabul and the border regions show thick plumes of smoke from military installations. The humanitarian situation at the border is deteriorating as thousands remain stranded.
The Pakistan-Afghanistan Border Escalation (Feb 26
1/๐จ BREAKING: Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have reached a boiling point over the last 24 hours. With Pakistan officially declaring an "Open War," the region is on edge. Here is a breakdown of what happened ๐
7/ ๐ Regional Impact: The Torkham and Chaman borders are completely sealed. Neighboring countries including China, Iran, and the US have called for immediate de-escalation, fearing a full-scale regional destabilization.