An analysis explores how Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has emerged as a significant power broker in Iran's political landscape, particularly in the period following Ayatollah Khamenei's leadership.

The city of Qazvin in Iran is observing the 40th day of Ayatollah Khamenei's martyrdom, a significant religious and commemorative event.

Ayatollah Khamenei has praised the 'explicit' stance of Iraqi top clerics and the Iraqi nation regarding the ongoing Iran war.

A month after the killing of Ayatollah Khamenei, the Iranian regime remains stable, attributed to its complex power structure, the IRGC, and the Basij paramilitary's suppression of dissent.

‘No to someone like Yazid’: Ayatollah Khamenei's martyrdom echoes Karbala's timeless call - PressTV

The Israeli Air Force reportedly destroyed the plane of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei while it was stationed at Tehran's Mehrabad Airport during an overnight attack.

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticized Prime Minister Modi for his silence on the reported assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

The US and Israel have revealed that the attack on Ayatollah Khamenei was based on precise intelligence, with media investigations showing the depth of intelligence agencies' insight into the Iranian leadership.

Over a week into the US and Israel's unilateral declaration of war on Iran and the assassination of its Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, reports have emerged linking Tehran to alleged plots to…

Violence erupted in NYC as pro-regime activists mourning Ayatollah Khamenei clashed with anti-regime protesters. The NYPD made multiple arrests after a vigil was met by counter-protesters.

The Speaker of Uzbekistan’s Legislative Chamber has offered condolences following the death of Ayatollah Khamenei.

This week on Worldview, the war in West Asia comes to the Indian Ocean with the sinking of an Iranian ship. After a delay, India condoles the killing of Ayatollah Khamenei and condemns Iran’s strikes on the Gulf but doesn’t condemn the U.S.-Israel’s actions. In the conflict, is Indian foreign policy caught between hard power politics and its own principles?

We have seen it against Hezbollah leader Nasrallah in Lebanon. Last summer it was Iranian nuclear scientists. This weekend it was Ayatollah Khamenei and parts of the defense leadership.

Das israelisch-amerikanische Triumvirat gibt die Marschrichtung im Krieg vor. Mit dem tödlichen Schlag gegen Ayatollah Khamenei bewiesen die Offiziere ihre taktische Verschlagenheit.

DÉCRYPTAGE - Nommé par le président américain il y a un an, le directeur de l’agence de renseignement a été au cœur des récentes opérations militaires qui ont participé à transformer en profondeur la…

Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, was killed in the joint US-Israel strikes on Tehran - when he was in his 'compound'.

Iran sets three-day ceremony to bid farewell to martyred Leader Ayatollah Khamenei  PressTV

Vigils at British mosques for ‘martyr’ Ayatollah Khamenei  The Times

Iran's former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a joint US-Israel strike, with his burial planned for Mashhad.

"At the time of attack, Ayatollah Khamenei's son-in-law and daughter died on the spot. However, Ayatollah Khamenei was not martyred. He was taken to the hospital, and he passed away during treatment the next day," said Abdul Majid Hakim Elah

The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Belgrade announced it will open a book of condolences following the 'martyrdom' of the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Grand Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

While for many Khamenei was the "embodiment of a repressive regime", one expert explains the religious reasons some are mourning.

Following the death of Ayatollah Khamenei, an interim governing council comprising President Masoud Pezeshkian, Supreme Court Commander Gholam Hossein Mohseni Ejei, and Ayatollah Alireza Ar has taken over leadership.

The urgency to eliminate Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei stems from an "existential threat" from the nuclear and missile programs being developed by the Iranian regime, Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar has said.

AFTER the assassination of Ayatollah Khamenei, the US and Israel are bombing Iran. Residents describe fear, explosions, and shortages while without internet, hoping for a complete end to the regime.

As US politicians and protesters roundly condemned the nation’s major attack on Iran, New Yorkers of Iranian-descent expressed a mix of joy and trepidation after Ayatollah Khamenei was killed.

Bahraini police assaults crowds mourning loss of Ayatollah Khamenei  PressTV

After the announcement of Ayatollah Khamenei's death, intense joy erupted in Iran, with people celebrating in the streets, but then nothing followed, prompting questions about the message received by Iranians on their phones.

Who will replace Ayatollah Khamenei — a moderate or an ‘Iranian Putin’?  The Times

Sky News Australia host Rita Panahi celebrated the reported death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, calling it the end of 47 years of tyranny.

Beaucoup redoutent cependant que l’élimination du guide donne lieu à une fuite en avant répressive du régime.

The killing of Khamenei closes the chapter on one of the most consequential and destructive figures in modern Middle Eastern history.

In a note to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Vladimir Putin condoled Ayatollah Khamenei's death along with the members of the Ayatollah's family.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei was reportedly killed in a pre-emptive US-Israel airstrike on Saturday, dubbed 'The Epic Fury'.

The death of Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei, who was killed amid U.S.-Israeli strikes on Saturday, opens a window for the Iranian people to determine their own future, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Margus Tsahkna (Eesti 200).

A clip circulating on social media shows the moment an Iranian television anchor appeared visibly emotional while announcing the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during a live broadcast.

Iranian media reports the daughter, son-in-law, and granddaughter of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei were killed in a confirmed US-Israel strike. Read More: https://punchng.com/khameneis-daughter-son-in-law-granddaughter-killed-in-us-israel-strike-iranian-media/

Iranian state media have confirmed that Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed during large-scale US and Israeli missile strikes. The government has announced a 40-day mourning period and a non-working week in connection with his death.

The country’s highest authority was considered by a large part of the population to be a dictator who never doubted in giving the order to shoot whenever they took to the streets demanding greater freedoms

Saturday, 28th February 2026, 22:16 REUTERSVersion Newest Update (28/02/2026 22:16) Newest Update (28/02/2026 22:16)Khamenei a lifelong adversary of both US and Israel Supreme leader wove web of alliances to challenge US Rivals sidelined and popular opposition crushed Rise to power cemented by guile and Revolutionary Guards Updates with Israeli report of death By Parisa Hafezi […]

Portræt. Irans øverste leder, Ayatollah Khamenei er angiveligt blevet dræbt, da USA og Israel lørdag bombede Iran.

An article identifies and discusses the key figures, including Donald Trump, Ayatollah Khamenei, and Benjamin Netanyahu, involved in the US-Iran crisis.

An article from the Tehran Times discusses Ayatollah Khamenei and the strategic logic underpinning the Islamic Republic.

"They have something for every scenario. One scenario takes out the ayatollah and his son and the mullahs," a presidential adviser reportedly said.

The leader of Hezbollah praised Ayatollah Khamenei's enduring legacy on the 40th day following his martyrdom, highlighting his significant impact and contributions.

Cities across Iran, including Qazvin and Tehran, observed the 40th day of mourning for the martyrdom of the Leader, with funeral ceremonies also held for General Khadem.

According to Reuters, a phone call from Netanyahu convinced Trump to launch an attack on Iran, an operation that resulted in the death of Ayatollah Khamenei and ignited a war that destabilized the region.

Iranski državni mediji su večeras potvrdili pogibiju Alija Laridžanija (67), sekretara Vrhovnog saveta za nacionalnu bezbednost Irana.

New Iranian leader Mojtaba Khamenei has not been seen publicly since his father's death, fueling rumors. Intelligence sources suggest that Ayatollah Khamenei himself did not consider his son qualified to be his successor.

An Iranian agency has refuted earlier reports of the death of the wife of the late Ayatollah Khamenei, stating that the widow survived the attack.

Quranic Personality of Martyr Leader Ayatollah Khamenei published in two-volume book  Tehran Times

A podcast episode from March 9th discusses whether it is problematic that figures like Ayatollah Khamenei can hide behind international law.

How Ayatollah Khamenei’s assassination reinforced the mission he championed  Tehran Times

Violence erupted at a Washington Square Park vigil for deceased Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as a man was punched for attempting to tear down a poster.

A humanitarian crisis has been brewing in Iran for 47 years and its is time the Ayatollah Khamenei regime should go, Shosh Bedrosian, spokesperson for the Israel Prime Minister's office, said today.

Massive nationwide rallies have taken place to condemn US-Israeli aggression against Iran and to mourn the martyrdom of Ayatollah Khamenei, reflecting widespread public anger and solidarity.

Israel's defence minister Katz revealed a plan to assassinate Ayatollah Khamenei was considered as early as November 2025, with the timeline accelerated due to Iran's anti-regime protests. This led to joint US-Israeli planning and a high-intensity military campaign aimed at dismantling Iran's nuclear and missile capabilities and supporting regional proxies.

Abdoulaye Maiga, Prime Minister of Mali, on Ayatollah Khamenei: "He died a martyr..."  Seneweb

Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the supreme leader, is reportedly the favorite to succeed Ayatollah Khamenei amidst Israeli threats and a decisive election. The article also lists other potential successors like Khomeini's grandson.

The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Bosnia and Herzegovina announced it would open a Book of Condolences following the passing of Ayatollah Khamenei, informing the BiH Ministry of Foreign Affairs and diplomatic missions.

Even before his death, Ayatollah Khamenei had developed a revenge plan. Now it has been put into action and has triggered chaos.

Vigils at British mosques for ‘martyr’ Ayatollah Khamenei  The Times

Demise of Ayatollah Khamenei: Muslim League youth expresses grief  Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

The assassination attempt on Iranian Ayatollah Khamenei was preceded by a years-long Mossad operation.

High-resolution satellite images reveal extensive destruction across Iran following US-Israeli strikes on nuclear, military, and leadership sites. Operation Epic Fury targeted several locations in Iran, including Natanz nuclear facility and Ayatollah Khamenei's compound, with reports indicating that the Supreme Leader's death. Khamenei was killed in one of the initial strikes on Saturday.

On Saturday, Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei was killed in American and Israeli airstrikes on Iran.

STORY - The first three days of war in Iran have already caused hundreds of deaths, including Ayatollah Khamenei. A look back at 72 hours that could shake the world's balance.

The wife of the assassinated Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei died on Monday after succumbing to wounds sustained during a US-Israeli attack.

The wife of the assassinated Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei died on Monday after succumbing to injuries sustained during a US-Israeli attack, Iranian state media reported.

Security forces barricaded Srinagar’s Lal Chowk and fired teargas shells after hundreds protested over the killing of Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei.

President Donald Trump spearheaded American participation in the strike that killed Ayatollah Khamenei – but the media should be cautious about rallying around the flag too hard.

The military movement Hezbollah, operating in Lebanon, activated and for the first time since 2024, rocketed parts of Israel, and the reason for the attack is the assassination of Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei.

Ayatollah Khamenei and Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah: A shared wisdom and covenant for resistance  Tehran Times

U.S. counterterrorism agencies monitor suspected sleeper cells following joint strikes on Iran that killed Ayatollah Khamenei, amid fears of retaliation.

Ayatollah Khamenei’s assassination flagrant violation of international law: Putin  PressTV

Ayatollah Khamenei dead, thousands of flights cancelled across Middle East and Irish urged not to travel.

Print - Iranians across the country mourn martyrdom of Ayatollah Khamenei  Tehran Times

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei Dies  WSJ

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei Dies WSJ

Millions of Iranians have taken to the streets to celebrate the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, whose killing was officially confirmed by state television following US and Israeli…

Iranian state TV confirms the supreme leader has been killed on the first day of massive US and Israeli air strikes on the country.

US president Donald Trump said the supreme leader was killed in a series of US-Israeli strikes on Saturday

Morte de Khamenei é desafio para o regime, mas ayatollah preparou sucessão — e até nomeou "Delcy do Irão". Israel e EUA esperam que os iranianos protestem e deem machadada final à República Islâmica.

The office of Iran's supreme spiritual leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, functions as an elaborate, hidden power structure that permeates the army, economy, religious institutions, and administration...

"Hubris Generally Precedes Clusterf**k": Does It Smell Like Victory? Authored by James Howard Kunstler, The message seems to be something like the USA isn’t messing around with all those strike forces in the waters around Iran. The Islamic Republic suddenly looks like Rock-and-Hard-Place-Land. Everybody and his uncle are trying to figure out the calculus in play, World War Three or a happy ending? You’re seeing the most significant US military build-up over there in memory. Smells a little bit like first Gulf War, 1991 — minus all those allies we roped in then. Mr. Trump (via Marco Rubio) has read Euroland out on this one. We are in a cold war with those birds, in case you haven’t noticed. The UK, France, Germany & Co.? They are as crazy as the ladies of The View and their millions of Cluster-B followers. Euroland is yet in thrall to the climate nutters, the farm-and-industry-destroyers, the one-worlders, the Jihad-migrationists, the floundering banksters, and the Klaus Schwab wannabes. Euroland seeks to throttle free speech throughout Western Civ and meddle in everyone’s elections. Euroland keeps mouthing off about a war with Russia despite having no military mojo and going broke-ass broke faster than you can say Götterdämmerung. Bottom line: the US is going solo on this one. What is the objective? Ostensibly “a deal” over Iran’s nuclear weapons program. Like, just cut it out, will you, please? By the way, did you know that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei issued a fatwa in 2005 saying production, stockpiling, and use of nuclear weapons was forbidden under Islam. But then deception is allowed in Islam under the doctrine of taqiyya, against the threat of attack from hostile forces, I’m sure you remember Operation Midnight Hammer in June last year when we attacked and supposedly “obliterated” Iran’s nuclear research and development bunkers at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan? They got pretty banged-up, you may be sure, and nobody in Iran denied there was something nukey going on in those installations. Is there a will there to rebuild the whole darn infrastructure of uranium enrichment and so forth? The mullahs are not saying, which means: of course, they intend to continue developing nuclear weapons — and even if that’s a stupid and futile gambit, given recent history, they still have factories churning out plain old long-range ballistic missiles and new drones by the thousands. Let’s face it: the mullahs are hardcore for Jihad and martyrdom. Since being elevated to Supreme Leader in 1989, Ayatollah Khamenei has sought relentlessly to transform the traditional Islamic concept of Jihad and establish it as the central pillar of the regime’s ideology. Are we doing Israel’s bidding there? (Cue: roar of affirmation.) But then, Israel has a point. Iran has been cuckoo for going on forty years. If Israel wasn’t a target of the mullahs’ eternal Shia wrath, there are their other enemies, the Sunni, on the west side of the Persian Gulf (and next door in Iraq). And consider, too, Iran’s obdurate sponsorship of Jihad, wherever possible, both within and outside the Ummah — including especially Western Civ, where low-grade Jihad has been going on for over a decade. . . mass murders, rape gangs, beheadings, trucks through the Christmas markets. . . . Okay, if Euroland is out, what about the other big dogs, Russia and China. Will they just stand by and let the US have its wicked way with Iran? Russia sent a corvette-class naval vessel down to the Straits of Hormuz for a joint operation with Iran’s navy, but what does that mean? Probably not much more than occupational therapy. Besides, Mr. Trump is just now promising to bring Russia “out from the cold” of all those onerous economic sanctions. . . to begin the process of normalizing relations. You might doubt that Russia wants to blow that for Iran’s sake. And, while it is somewhat out of the news due to the Epstein stink-bomb, and the deepness of mid-winter, there is still a war going on over in Ukraine. Which is to say, the Russians have their hands full in their own back-yard and might, perhaps, be hesitant about piling-on in Iran. And, let’s just suppose that the US objective is actually regime change in Iran. Would Russia be indisposed if the mullahs got kicked out of power? I doubt it. Russia has longstanding annoying issues with Islamic factions distributed throughout their adjoining former Soviet republics. Russia does not need Jihad. Russia might actually live more comfortably with Iran under a secular government, tilting a bit more western in temperament. Just sayin’. . . . China has more urgent concerns with Iran. China gets around 13-percent of its oil imports from Iran, and it enjoys a three to four percent discount on it. Regime change or war that could damage Iran’s oil terminals would be bad news for China. But then, China is at a long geographic remove from Iran, and China is not used to conducting military adventures so far from home, so don’t expect much assistance there. China’s other option would be to start a kerfuffle over Taiwan to distract and divert the US. We’ll just have to see about that. Uncle Xi Jinping has been busy lately sacking the upper echelons of his own military leadership. Are they even ready for action? Plus, China’s economy is wobbly. Consider also: has the US given China assurances of continued oil imports from Iran if it steers clear of the situation there? What are we operationally capable of over in Iran with all our warships, fighter jets, and other stuff? I don’t know. . . and neither do you. Looks impressive, but a couple of Sunburn-type missiles landing on the USS Abraham Lincoln could produce a profound instant attitude adjustment. Perhaps President Trump, WarSec Hegseth, and StateSec Rubio have more refined plans for disarming Iran and surgically removing the cuckoo-birds in charge. Our guys are certainly acting confident. But then in geopolitics confidence is best friends with hubris. And hubris generally precedes clusterfuck. The art of the deal is not for sissies. Tyler Durden Fri, 02/20/2026 - 16:20

Ayatollah Khamenei has broken his silence, issuing a written message praising Hezbollah and Shia leaders in Iraq. This comes after the younger Ayatollah Khamenei had not been seen publicly since early US-Israeli strikes, leading to speculation about his condition.

An obituary for Ali Khamenei published in 'The Economist' has sparked widespread anger and controversy, with many interpreting it as a definitive editorial stance on the Ayatollah's death.

An Egyptian film star has publicly hailed Ayatollah Khamenei as a great statesman who successfully "destroyed falsehood."

Abdoulaye Maiga, the Prime Minister of Mali, has referred to Ayatollah Khamenei as having 'died a martyr,' expressing condolences or respect.

Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev offered condolences after the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a US-Israeli attack, followed by Iranian drones flying towards Azerbaijan the next day, raising questions about geopolitical shifts.

Ayatollah Khamenei’s personal library reflects his passion for literature, books  Tehran Times

A Wall Street Journal analysis of video and satellite images reveals the sequence of events on the ground during the weekend's attack that resulted in the death of Ayatollah Khamenei.

The Kalshi betting platform reportedly refused to pay out $54 million to users who bet on the overthrow of Ayatollah Khamenei, claiming his death did not fall under the bet's terms.

Security restrictions in Kashmir are being eased from tomorrow after week-long curbs were imposed to prevent protests over the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei

Israel's Blue Sparrow missile played a decisive role in targeting multiple sites in Iran, including the compound where Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei was assassinated.

Ramped-up attacks on Iraqi-based separatists Trump plans to use as ground troops in Iran  Tehran Times

While it is not the first time a head of state or government has been assassinated, it is the only time that responsibility lies with another country and without a declaration of war

A spectacular operation on February 28, resulting in the elimination of Ayatollah Khamenei, was the culmination of two decades of human and technical intelligence gathering by Israeli and American secret services to penetrate the Iranian elite.

Iran sets three-day ceremony to bid farewell to late Ayatollah Khamenei - PressTV  PressTV

Vigils are being held in British mosques to commemorate Ayatollah Khamenei, referred to as a 'martyr'.

The historical record of imposed regime change, particularly as undertaken by the United States, is patchy at best.

Amid protests and ongoing security restrictions, the Jammu and Kashmir government has announced closure of schools and colleges till the end of this week.

Unlike his ally Hassan Nasrallah - who spent years moving between underground bunkers before being killed - Khamenei did not typically live in hiding.

Irans ayatollah Khamenei blev lørdag dræbt. Fem navne er ifølge AP mest sandsynlige til at blive arvtager.

Nigerian Shiites held a peaceful protest in Lagos to condemn the alleged US-Israeli strikes that led to Iran’s invasion and the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei.

The wife of the assassinated Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei died on Monday after succumbing to wounds sustained during a US-Israeli attack, Iranian state media reported.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei is dead, the Gulf is on fire, and global markets are in chaos. One weekend, precisely the last of February and the first of March 2026, changed everything.

Ayatollah Khamenei's death following the joint U.S.-Israeli airstrikes has compelled country's leadership to confront the task of selecting a new supreme leader.

Bets on Fate of Iran’s Khamenei Spark Uproar at Leading Prediction Markets  WSJ

Books, poetry, culture of resistance: cultural legacy of Ayatollah Khamenei  Tehran Times

The American New York Times revealed details of an operation aimed at killing Iranian Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, stating that a large part of the work was carried out by the American CIA.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky presented on Sunday, in a post on X, a balance of the last three months of military conflict with Russia.

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei Dies  WSJ

Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, died in an attack by the United States and Israel on Iran. With concerns about the escalation of military conflict, what are the economic implications? We asked an expert.

Iranian state TV confirms the supreme leader has been killed on the first day of massive US and Israeli air strikes on the country.

Among those killed in strikes, according to the U.S. and Israel, were Iran’s supreme leader and three of his top military commanders.

The US and Israel have launched strikes on Iran, targeting locations linked to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, whose whereabouts are unclear.

Trump og Netanyahu går åbent efter at afslutte ayatollah Khameneis regime i Iran. Angrebet skal både give iranerne mulighed for et nyt styre og hindre landet i at blive en atommagt, skriver Anders…

Mr Trump also reportedly told his advisers that he is open to taking required steps to topple the Iranian Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei. The post Trump reportedly considers initial strikes to compel Iran into nuclear deal appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.