
Cleric Alireza Arafi emerges as top candidate for new Iranian leader
The death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has brought the relatively unknown hardline cleric Alireza Arafi into the spotlight as a leading candidate to succeed him, becoming one of three members of the interim leadership council.

"Great Anxiety": India As Iran-Israel War Escalates In Middle East
Four days after US and Israeli strikes killed Iran's supreme leader and triggered a regional war that has seen missile and drone strikes across the Gulf and beyond, India on Tuesday said the escalating war is a cause of "great anxiety".

From CAA to Kashmir: Why India is silent over Khamenei's demise
India's measured response to Iran's supreme leader's assassination, focusing on regional de-escalation, has sparked domestic criticism. While condemning Iranian strikes on Gulf allies, New Delhi has avoided direct condemnation of the killing, prioritizing national interests like energy security and diaspora welfare. This stance contrasts with past criticisms of Iran's internal affairs.

PoliticshinduTimes of Indiabalkan-web5h ago3 sources J&K's Poonch observes complete shutdown to mourn killing of Khamenei; security on alert
Poonch observed a complete shutdown as the Shia Muslim community mourned Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and protested against the US and Israel. Security forces were on high alert across the district. Similar demonstrations occurred in Srinagar, with protesters condemning alleged US and Israel-led strikes. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation.

WorldTimes of IndiaDawn7h ago2 sources US Marines opened fire on protesters who stormed Karachi consulate: Report
US Marines reportedly opened fire on demonstrators who stormed Pakistan's Karachi consulate following the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader in American-Israeli strikes.

Radical US mosques honor Iran's Supreme Leader's 'martyrdom' with memorial services, eulogy: 'Our leader'
Two US mosques previously scrutinized for alleged Iran ties held events honoring Ayatollah Ali Khamenei after a US strike killed him, including one that referred to him as 'our leader.'

Firebrand Cleric Alireza Arafi Emerges as Potential Successor to Iran’s Khamenei
Radical Islamist Ayatollah Alireza Arafi has been selected to an interim leadership council following the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei, positioning him as a potential successor.

Pakistan deploys troops and imposes curfew after deadly Iran protests
Pakistan on Monday deployed troops and imposed a three-day curfew in two northern cities following deadly protests sparked by the US-Israeli strikes that killed Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali…

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's Wife Dies from Injuries After Attack
Mansoureh Khojasteh Bagherzadeh, the wife of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, has succumbed to injuries following a coordinated attack by US and Israeli forces on their home, which also killed Khamenei on Saturday.

Khamenei's Wife, Injured In US-Israel Strikes, Has Died: Iranian Media
Khojasteh Bagherzadeh - the wife of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader - has died after being wounded in US-Israeli attacks, the Iranian media claimed on Monday.

'Got Khamenei before he got me,' says Trump; how real is threat of Iran strike on US prez?
Following the death of Iran's Supreme Leader, US President Donald Trump claimed Iran plotted his assassination.

'Trump seeks Nobel War Prize': Papers react to new conflict in the Middle East
PRESS REVIEW – Monday, March 2: We look at reactions from across the Middle East to the killing of Iran's supreme leader and ahead to what might be next for the region. Meanwhile in the Western…
Millions of Israelis take shelter as Iran launches retaliatory attacks
Millions of Israelis have sought safety in shelters after Iran launched retaliatory attacks on Israeli cities following the death of Iran's supreme leader.

Death toll in Pakistan's pro-Iran weekend protests climbs to 25
At least 25 people have now been confirmed killed in Pakistan during the violent weekend protests over the killing of Iran's supreme leader has reached at least 25, the AFP re...

PoliticsTimes of Indiaexpress-tribune1d ago2 sources Protest erupts in Srinagar over Khamenei killing; tear gas used
Police deployed tear gas to disperse protesters in Kashmir following the reported killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Mobile internet services were also slowed as authorities imposed restrictions across districts to maintain law and order amid demonstrations.

‘I got him before he got me’: Trump opens up about Khamenei's killing, points at alleged plot to assassinate him
Donald Trump spoke out about the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, asserting, "I killed him first, before he could kill me."

Worldcnbchindu1d ago2 sources Live updates: Iran security chief Ali Larijani rejects U.S. talks, blames Trump for 'chaos'
Follow the latest news after the U.S. and Israel launched a massive attack on Iran that killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Prediction market trader 'Magamyman' made $553,000 on death of Iran's supreme leader
It's the latest trade drawing scrutiny on the popular prediction market site for appearing to show an insider making profits on military secrets.

WorldAl JazeeraSCMPnewsbeast1d ago3 sources Violent protests in Pakistan with 17 dead in favor of Iran
At least seventeen people lost their lives yesterday Sunday in Pakistan, during protests that erupted after the death of Iran's supreme leader, mainly when protesters attempted to invade...
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Pakistan: At least 17 dead in pro-Iran demonstrations [images]
At least 17 people were killed yesterday Sunday in Pakistan, in demonstrations that erupted after the death of Iran's supreme leader, mainly when participants in the protests tried to...

WorldwsjruvDW+4nz-heraldDaily Star BDdaily-star-lebanonkuwait-times1d ago7 sources Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei is dead, state media confirms
Following US and Israeli strikes on Tehran, Iran state media confirmed the death of Ali Khamenei. DW has more.

WorldNYTNPRNHK World1d ago3 sources Iran Situation: US and Israel Continue Attacks, Escalation Feared Due to Iranian Retaliation
The United States and Israel continue their attacks even after killing Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei, while Iran claims to have attacked US forces in retaliation, intensifying the exchange. President Trump mentioned dialogue, stating that the operation was progressing more smoothly than planned, but the United States, Israel, and Iran are all prepared to continue attacks, raising concerns about a further escalation of the conflict.

WorldTimes of India1d ago Almost all US military bases hit by Iran: Is America unable to protect its assets in Middle-East?
Following the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader, Tehran launched a wide-ranging retaliatory campaign targeting US and Israeli military assets across the Middle East.

Iran's Ali Khamenei, who based iron rule on fiery hostility to US and Israel, dies at 86 - Reuters
Iran's Ali Khamenei, who based iron rule on fiery hostility to US and Israel, dies at 86 Reuters
Israel Hacked Iranian Prayer App, Urged IRGC To Betray The Regime: Report
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a series of military strikes on Tehran carried out by the United States and Israel, Iranian state media confirmed on Sunday.

Months of planning behind US-Israeli mission to target Iran's supreme leader
A piece of crucial intelligence arrived just hours before the attack on a compound in central Tehran.

Khamenei's death gives Iranians hope – von der Leyen
Following the death of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Iranian people now have hope for the possibility of shaping their own future.

Khamenei dead, Iranians flood streets: Trump wants protesters to ‘take over,' but can they?
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is dead, triggering celebrations and mourning across the nation.
International Calls for De-escalation and Mediation in US-Iran Conflict
Following the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader, several nations and global bodies, including China, have urged an immediate halt to military operations and called for international mediation to de-escalate the US-Iran confrontation.

Politicsirozhlasiefimerida2d ago2 sources Khamenei's Target: CIA Found Out Where Iran's Supreme Leader Would Be. Attack Time Had to Change
Shortly before the US and Israeli strike on Iran, the American secret service CIA focused on locating arguably the most important target: Iran's supreme spiritual leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

"Few will mourn Khamenei," says British Defense Minister John Healey
Britain's Defense Minister John Healey said today that "few will mourn" Ali Khamenei, in the first official reaction from the British government after the death of Iran's supreme leader in…

Politicsnaftemporikivijesti-me2d ago2 sources Putin: The assassination of Khamenei is a cynical violation of all rules of human morality
Russian President Vladimir Putin described the death of Iran's supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, from the US airstrike as a "cynical violation of all rules of human morality."

Politicsnosdelfi-ltstraits-times+3japan-timesn1-bihexpress-tribune2d ago6 sources Protests in Pakistan and Iraq over Khamenei's death
Demonstrations and protests have erupted in Pakistan and Iraq following the reported death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

Punjab imposes Section 144 after protests over Khamenei’s death
The provincial government in Punjab, Pakistan, has banned public gatherings of more than four people without prior permission, following violent protests sparked by the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei.

WorldAl Jazeeraberlingskedigi24+2n1-bihdhaka-tribune2d ago5 sources At least 9 killed in pro-Iran protest at US consulate in Pakistan’s Karachi
Protest erupted following assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in joint US and Israeli strike.

Politicsdigi24china-dailyAhram Online+4Daily Star BDtempo-englishstar-kenyaTehran Times2d ago7 sources Iranians across the country mourn martyrdom of Ayatollah Khamenei - Tehran Times
Iranians across the country mourn martyrdom of Ayatollah Khamenei Tehran Times

How Khamenei Went From "Weak President" To Iran's Powerful Supreme Leader
The 36-year rule of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei built Iran into a powerful anti-US force.

The transition process after Khamenei's death will begin today, Ali Larijani announced – "Attempts at division will not be tolerated"
The transition process in Iran after the death of Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, will begin today, Sunday 1/3, announced Ali Larijani, head of the Supreme Council…

Iranian press confirms: Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in an attack with Israel and the US
Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed Saturday morning in his office during American and Israeli airstrikes, Iranian state media confirms, reports…

How Attack On Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Unfolded
The CIA zeroed in on the location of the target: Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, 86, Iran's supreme leader. The US intelligence agency had been trailing Khamenei for months, identifying his locations and patterns.

After Khamenei's Death, Iran's Regime's India Connection Back In Focus
As widespread destruction across West Asia dominates headlines after Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's assassination in a US and Israeli joint operation, a small Indian village has quietly become part of the global narrative.

Middle East in flames: Khamenei and members of his family dead - Celebrations and mourning in Tehran, LIVE developments
Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed yesterday, Saturday, during US and Israeli bombings, Donald Trump announced. The Middle East has plunged into…

Iran | Ali Khamenei was the right hand of the Islamic Revolution, who gladly stayed in the shadows
Iran's supreme leader kept up the facade created by his predecessor, but allowed it to decay from within.

Song and good atmosphere outside Iran's embassy in Oslo
Oslo police reported late Saturday evening that a dozen people had gathered outside Iran's embassy, following reports that Iran's supreme leader had died. – A dozen people have gathered at the…

Iran leader Khamenei killed in massive US and Israeli attack
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader since 1989 and sworn enemy of the West, was killed in the opening salvo of a massive U.S. and Israeli attack that extended into a second day Sunday, as the two powers seek to topple the Islamic republic.

BBC Analyst on Iran's Preparedness for Leadership Change
Lyse Doucet of the BBC describes the killing of Iran's supreme leader as an extraordinary moment the Islamic Republic has been preparing for, noting efforts to show a plan is in place.

Here they celebrate Khamenei's death: – Congratulations Iran!
On Saturday evening, Israel and the USA claim that Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei is dead. Outside the Iranian embassy in Oslo, there is a full party.
Middle East: Netanyahu announces the likely death of Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader - Seneweb
Middle East: Netanyahu announces the likely death of Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader Seneweb

Worldel-mundohotnews2d ago2 sources Israel claims "senior Iranian officials have been eliminated"
Tel Aviv investigates while the whereabouts and situation of Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader, are unknown.

WorldAl Jazeeradelfi-ltYahoo+1hindustan-times2d ago4 sources Israeli army listed dead Iranian officials
US President Donald Trump confirmed Israeli claims that Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed on Saturday, according to The Guardian.

WorldReutersThe GuardianThe Observer2d ago3 sources Ayatollah reported dead after US and Israeli attacks on Iran - The Observer
Ayatollah reported dead after US and Israeli attacks on Iran The Observer

PoliticsberlingskeBusiness Insiderhvg+12hotnewsNew Statesmandanasiefimeridaklix-banaftemporikivijesti-mecdm-memkd-mkavgivanguard-ngmorocco-world-news2d ago15 sources "Ali Khamenei has died," announce an Israeli official, an American official, and an Iranian opposition publication. Trump also says: "We believe the information is correct" / What Tehran says
More information about the fate of Iran's supreme leader has appeared in several publications, without there being an official announcement regarding the fate of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei at this moment.

PoliticsAl Jazeerairozhlasnaftemporiki+1ndtv2d ago4 sources Photo Of Khamenei's Body Shown To Trump, Netanyahu: Israeli Media
Two Israeli television networks reported that a photograph of Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's body had been shown to US President Donald Trump and...

Politicsrzeczpospolitaaktuality-skbalkan-web2d ago3 sources Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is dead
Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader since 1989, was killed in an Israeli attack, Reuters reported, citing Israeli officials.

Ahead Of Iran Attack, CIA Assessed Khamenei Would Be Replaced If Killed
In the run-up to the US and Israeli attacks on Saturday, the US Central Intelligence Agency assessed that even if Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in the operation, he would…

Politicsvgindex-hrnewsbeast2d ago3 sources Iran's Foreign Minister: Khamenei is alive, as far as I know
Satellite images show significant destruction around the residential complex and offices of Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Hosseini Khamenei (87) after Saturday's airstrikes.

Iran expert: The regime will not fall with the Ayatollah
Eradicating Iran's supreme leadership is not enough to overthrow the regime, emphasizes Iran expert Rouzbeh Parsi.

Politicsdelfi-lthindustan-timesndtv+2in-cyprusvanguard-ng2d ago5 sources Ali Khamenei makes big move amid dead rumors; Iran Supremo's first response to US strikes
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is alive, the country's finance minister confirmed
Iran's supreme leader Khamenei to give speech within minutes after U.S., Israeli strikes on Iran, Al-Alam TV says - Reuters
Iran's supreme leader Khamenei to give speech within minutes after U.S., Israeli strikes on Iran, Al-Alam TV says Reuters

Worldiefimeridabalkan-webnewsbeast2d ago3 sources Times of Israel: Growing indications that Khamenei was killed, says Israeli channel
The fate of Iran's supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, remains unknown after today's attack by the US and Israel.

It was supposed to be one of the targets of the attack. His residence "completely destroyed"
After American-Israeli strikes on Tehran, the residence of Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was "completely destroyed" - reported Israeli Channel 12 television...

Worldn1-bihndtv3d ago2 sources Iran Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Targeted In Strikes: Israel
Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was the target of Saturday'sjoint Israeli-US strikes on Tehran, Israel's public broadcaster reported.

WorldThe GuardianNPRThe Independent+1n1-bih5d ago4 sources Iran: Agreement with the US “within reach” if the focus remains on nuclear weapons
Ali Shamkhani, a senior advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, stated that an agreement between Iran and the United States is achievable

Khamenei Prepares Succession, Ali Larijani Emerges as 'Problem Solver'
Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei is reportedly preparing for his succession, with veteran politician Ali Larijani positioned to represent the religious leader's interests in case of war or Khamenei's death.

Khamenei Designates Successor for Iran in Case of Assassination
According to the New York Times, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has entrusted a top security official with the responsibility of governing the country in the event of an attack or his assassination.

Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei Prepares for Assassination Amid US Tensions
Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is reportedly preparing for the possibility of his own assassination and a succession plan, amidst rising tensions with the United States and Israel.

Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei Reportedly Plans for Assassination Scenario
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has reportedly developed a contingency plan to ensure the continuity of power should he be assassinated.

Politicsaktualne-cznaftemporiki52m ago2 sources Intelligence Warns of Iranian Attacks on US After Khamenei's Death
Intelligence services have warned of potential Iranian and proxy attacks on the United States following the assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei by Israeli forces, raising concerns about retaliation.

"Important To Control Emotions": Omar Abdullah As Kashmir Simmers Over Iran
As Kashmir simmers amid protests against Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's assassination, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has said war is not a solution and questioned which law permits the…
Overview: Many Central Iranian Leaders Are Dead
An Israeli-American attack killed Iran's supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, and several other key figures. An expert explains who they were – and what significance they had for Iran.

Politicssvenska-dagbladetndtv6h ago2 sources 'Khamenei Neutralised, Regime Change Inevitable': Israeli Minister To NDTV
Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar confirmed that Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been "neutralised" in joint US-Israel airstrikes, declaring that Israel will now intensify military operations

Mamdani Slams US-Israel Strikes On Iran, Some New Yorkers Say "World Is Safer"
Global reactions poured in following the assassination of Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in a joint military attack by the United States and Israel.

WorldDWqatar-tribune15h ago2 sources Pakistan imposes curfew after deadly Iran protests
Violent demonstrations have erupted in several Pakistani cities over the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei. Authorities sent in the army and imposed a curfew in the majority Shiite region of Gilgit-Baltistan.

Hamas War with Israel Led to Khamenei's Death, Report Claims
A report suggests that the 'Al-Aqsa Flood' (Hamas's war with Israel) ultimately led to the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, turning into a nightmare for Iran despite initial smiles.

Ex-CIA chief warns not to underestimate Iran’s response after Operation Epic Fury exposed regime ‘arrogance’
Former CIA Director David Petraeus calls U.S.-Israel operation that killed Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei an "extraordinary achievement" amid ongoing campaign.

PoliticsThe Independentpolitikenjerusalem-post+3Daily Star BDtempo-englishnaharnet22h ago6 sources Ayatollah who once received UK ‘tolerance’ grant issues fatwa for Muslims to avenge Khamenei
After the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei by the US and Israel, Grand Ayatollah Hossein Nouri Hamedani and Grand Ayatollah Naser Makarem Shirazi have issued fatwas calling on Muslims to revenge.

Shah's Son Reza Pahlavi Expresses Interest in Leading Iran
Reza Pahlavi, son of the former Shah, has announced his willingness to lead Iran, amidst uncertainties surrounding the selection process for Iran's supreme leader due to the current conflict.

Worldberlingskeder-standardil-sole-24-ore+2Times of Indiadh-les-sports1d ago5 sources US, Israel wipe out key Iranian leaders in attack blitz; how it may be a tactical blunder
The targeted killing of Iran's Supreme Leader has escalated into a regionwide conflict, with the US and Israel facing a complex reality as Iran signals continuity.

DOUG SCHOEN: As a Democrat, I back Trump's Iran strike — my party is wrong
Democrat Doug Schoen defends Trump's Iran strike with Israel, criticizing his own party for condemning the action that killed Iran's supreme leader.
Bangladesh Expresses Sadness Over Assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader
Dhaka has expressed sadness over the assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei.

WorldTimes of India1d ago Satellite images show damage at US Fifth Fleet naval base in Bahrain's Manama; see before-after pics
Iran unleashed retaliatory strikes across the Middle East, targeting key cities like Dubai and Sharjah, and Bahrain's US Fifth Fleet naval base. These actions followed the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader in a US-Israeli operation. The widespread attacks, described by Iran as defensive, have heightened regional tensions and prompted air defense activations.

Hezbollah launched its first attack on Israel since 2024, responded with bombing of Beirut
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.

Israel bombs Hezbollah targets in Beirut; Gulf nations vow to defend themselves — key points
A joint US-Israeli strike has killed Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, igniting regional retaliation. Israel and Hezbollah exchanged fire, while Gulf states braced for attacks.

Worldsvenska-dagbladettelexBusiness Insider+1index-hr1d ago4 sources Hezbollah also joined the conflict, attacking an Israeli army base with rockets
The Lebanon-based terrorist organization launched the attack in revenge for the liquidation of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, and Israel responded with strikes on Beirut.

Worldsydney-morning-heraldhindustan-timesmainichi-english+3channel-news-asiamalay-mailstar-malaysia1d ago6 sources Middle East on edge as US-Iran war widens, Hezbollah active too: Top 10 points
US-Israel-Iran conflict escalates with missile attacks and strikes across the Middle East following the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei.

Iranian 'dictator' death celebrated on air by Sky News Australia presenter, telling him to 'rot in hell'
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.

PoliticsBBCberlingskerzeczpospolita+3index-hrirish-independentchannel-news-asia1d ago6 sources US given access to British bases for strikes against Iran
Iran's supreme leader was killed in US-Israeli airstrikes, a seismic development in a conflict that has spread to half a dozen countries across the Middle East.
Iraq declares three days of mourning for the death of Iran's supreme leader - Seneweb
Iraq declares three days of mourning for the death of Iran's supreme leader Seneweb

Alipura residents remember Khamenei’s 1981 visit
Thousands in Alipura, Karnataka mourn Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, recalling his 1981 visit. Black flags, processions, and prayers mark the tribute.

PoliticsFrance 24el-mundohindustan-times1d ago3 sources 'Names will change, regime will stay': How Iranians on the street see life after Khamenei's death in US-Israel strikes
Top security chief Ali Larijani announced transition plans and warned Iran would hit Israel and United States with a force “they've never experienced before”

WorldBBCNYTyle-uutiset+6helsingin-sanomatSCMPhotnewsTimes of Indian1-bihnl-times1d ago9 sources Khamenei is dead. But China’s ties with Iran will endure. Here’s why
China has strongly condemned the killing of the Iranian supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, which has left Tehran in turmoil and the Middle East facing a major regional escalation.
However, analysts believe that China’s position as Iran’s top oil buyer and trade partner will endure through any political upheaval.
They also expect Beijing to adopt a pragmatic approach towards Iran’s next leadership, despite the potential threat to Chinese diplomatic and defence ambitions in the Middle East...
CPI(M) general secretary M.A. Baby condemns U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran, killing of Khamenei
Indian Union Muslim League leader Sayyid Munavar Ali Shihab Thangal pays tribute to Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei who was killed in the attack

Politicshindustan-timesdaily-mirror-lk1d ago2 sources Protests erupt in Jammu and Kashmir over killing of Iran Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Protests erupt in Jammu and Kashmir over killing of Iran Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

PM Modi should play important role in stopping war in Iran, says Owaisi
The Hyderabad MP termed the "assassination" of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayotallah Ali Khamenei as an "immoral and unlawful act."

WorldAPAl Jazeera2d ago2 sources World reacts to killing of Iran’s Khamenei by US, Israel forces
Several nations, global bodies and prominent groups respond to killing of Iran's supreme leader, urging de-escalation.

WorldtagesschauFrance 24tvn24+5n1-serbiaobservadordh-les-sportsavgihelsinki-times2d ago8 sources Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei has died. What are the reactions on the gorund?
On March 1st, at 00:40 Tehran time, Donald Trump announced that the US and Israeli armies had killed Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. How did he die? What are the reactions on the ground? Details by Ava Luquet and FRANCE 24's correspondent in Tehran, Siavosh Ghazi.

Politicsyle-uutisetukrainska-pravdaberlingske+5la-repubblicaNHK Worldvghindupunch-ng2d ago8 sources CIA intel helped US, Israel kill Iran’s supreme leader — Report
CIA intel on a high-level meeting guided a joint US-Israeli strike that killed Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in Tehran, a new report says.
Read More: https://punchng.com/cia-intel-helped-us-israel-kill-irans-supreme-leader-report/

Thousands of Iranians mourn, some celebrate Khamenei's killing
Thousands of mourners gathered Sunday in the centre of Iran's capital, while some celebrated elsewhere after the death of Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei....

Internet Hit In Srinagar After Massive Protests In J&K Against Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Killing
Massive protests have erupted across Kashmir against the killing of Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Large crowds gathered in front of United Nations Military Observers Group (UNMOGIP) headquarters in Srinagar.

What happens after Khamenei's death?
The fall of Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in US and Israeli airstrikes marks a turning point in the country's history.

WorldTimes of India2d ago Why Saturday? How Israel-US strikes targeted Khamenei and his inner circle
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei was reportedly killed in a pre-emptive US-Israel airstrike on Saturday, dubbed 'The Epic Fury'.

Biography of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei after his death
This article provides a biographical overview of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who served as Iran's Supreme Leader for over three decades, following his confirmed death.

PoliticsBBCder-standarddh-les-sports2d ago3 sources The Shah's son reacts to Ali Khamenei's death and addresses Iran's future
With the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, announced on Saturday, the Islamic Republic of Iran is relegated to "the dustbin of history," Reza Pahlavi rejoiced. ...

Dangerous vacuum after the assassination of the ayatollah: No guarantee that the US and Israel will rejoice at what follows
The assassination of Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is a dangerously simple solution to an extremely complex problem, CNN writes in an analysis.

Politicsindex-hrTimes of Indiaindian-express+4cyprus-mailklix-ban1-bihexpress-tribune2d ago7 sources Iran strikes Gulf again: More explosions in Dubai, Doha and Manama; airports targeted?
Iran launched retaliatory strikes across key Gulf cities, including Dubai, Doha, and Manama, targeting areas hosting US military bases. These attacks followed US and Israeli strikes that reportedly killed Iran's Supreme Leader. Major airports experienced evacuations and flight suspensions due to the escalating regional conflict.

PoliticsThe GuardianaftonbladetFrance 24+3digi24klix-bamyjoyonline2d ago6 sources Iran declares 40 days of national mourning after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s death
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, 86, was killed in a joint American-Israeli operation targeting Iran, state media confirmed on state media Saturday.
[Impact] Expert: "Closure of the Strait of Hormuz could push down Japan's GDP by 3%"
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.
Question about Khamenei's death to Iran's women's football team quickly shutdown
As the world reacts to the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Iranian women's football team prepares to play its opening Women's Asian Cup game in Australia.

Worlddr-dktagesschauberlingske+4DWder-standardorfpolitiken2d ago7 sources Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei is dead, state media confirms
Following US and Israeli strikes on Tehran, Iran state media confirmed the death of Ali Khamenei. DW has more.

Politicsaftonbladetle-figarochannel-news-asia+2kyiv-independentbrussels-times2d ago5 sources Commentary: The bar US set for victory in Iran is higher than Khamenei’s death
Iran’s leaders need to ensure regime survival and that was always about more than one man, says James M Dorsey from the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies.

Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader and representative of the regime's hard-line faction, has died
The successor to Ayatollah Khomeini in 1989, Ali Khamenei embodied the Islamic Republic, setting its political course both domestically and abroad.

WorldtagesschauDWFrance 24+17NHK WorlddeloThe Independentla-vanguardiaTimes of Indiaindian-expressirish-independentklix-baKorea Heraldn1-bihndtvvijesti-mechannel-news-asia20-minutenavgiDaily Sabahvanguard-ng2d ago20 sources Trump says Iran’s supreme leader is dead
Trump said on social media that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is dead, saying his passing is “the single greatest chance for the Iranian people to take back their Country.” The death occurred after a joint US and Israeli aerial bombardment that targeted Iranian military and governmental sites. The president also said “heavy and pinpoint bombing” was to continue “uninterrupted” through the week or longer. Trump in his post called Khamenei “one of the most evil people in history.” Trump said
Iran's supreme leader Khamenei confirmed dead, says Trump - Buenos Aires Times
Iran's supreme leader Khamenei confirmed dead, says Trump Buenos Aires Times

Prior to Iran attacks, CIA assessed Khamenei could be replaced by hardline IRGC elements
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was reportedly killed in strikes on Saturday by the US and Israel.

PoliticsThe GuardianAl Jazeerahindu+4haaretzndtvarab-newsstar-kenya2d ago7 sources Protesters rally across US after Iran strikes and reports of Khamenei killing
Crowds gather in DC, New York and beyond to denounce Trump’s Iran strikes as an illegal act of war
As news reports circulated that Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, had been killed in US and…
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PoliticsNHK Worldobservadormkd-mk2d ago3 sources [Reporter's Commentary] "Ayatollah Khamenei Dead" Trump Posts, What's Next?
Explosions have been confirmed in various locations, including the capital Tehran, in Iran, where the United States and Israel have launched attacks. On February 28, US President Trump posted on social media, revealing that Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, had died. This is a commentary by a reporter from an overseas bureau. (As of March 1, 7:00 AM) *Tap the image above. Not available on data broadcasting.

Israel and the USA's surprise attack against Iran may have hit its target with the first strike
It had been rumored for half a day, and Donald Trump confirmed it in the evening: Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader, had already lost his life in the sudden morning decapitation strike.

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Politicsorfobservadorjutarnji-list+2n1-bihvijesti-me2d ago5 sources Netanyahu claims that 'signs show Khamenei is no longer among the living'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the complex of Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been destroyed and that 'all indications show'

Netanyahu says ‘there are signs’ that Iran’s Khamenei is dead
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told reporters that there are signs that Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei is “no longer alive” and urged Iranians to “flood the streets and finish the job”.
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Spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Esmail Baghaei stated that he "is not in a position to confirm" whether members of the highest Iranian leadership,

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Israeli media claims that Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei may have died during Israeli and US airstrikes on February 28.
"Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei's Residence" Satellite photos of destroyed building, US newspaper reports
The New York Times, a prominent American newspaper, published satellite photos it identified as the residence of Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei. The photos show black smoke rising and the building severely damaged. The New York Times points out that this building is Khamenei's residence and is also used as a facility to host high-ranking officials.

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Politicsn1-serbiaexpress-tribune3d ago2 sources Reuters: Targets of US-Israeli attacks were top Iranian officials
An Israeli official told Reuters that Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and the country's president, Masoud Pezeshkian, were targets of joint

Worldukrainska-pravdanaftemporiki3d ago2 sources Israeli strikes reportedly targeted Iran's supreme leader and president
Israeli strikes on Iran this morning have reportedly targeted Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and President Masoud Pezeshkian.

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Iran's supreme leader runs 'state within a state' through secret 4,000-person network, report says
New report reveals Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei operates a "state within a state" through a hidden 4,000-person apparatus controlling the military and the economy.

Iran's Khamenei Approves Counter-Proposal for US Nuclear Talks
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has approved a counter-proposal plan by the Foreign Minister for nuclear talks with the US, though it has not yet been submitted to Washington.
Report Claims Failed Attempt to Remove Khamanei from Power
A report suggests there was a failed attempt to remove Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamanei from power.

Iran's Supreme Leader Prepares for Worst-Case Scenario, Including Death and Regime Collapse
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has reportedly ordered the preparation of a contingency plan for his assassination and the potential collapse of the ruling regime in the event of a military conflict with the US.

Iran's Supreme Leader Expects Assassination, Presented Succession Plans to Associates
Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei gave instructions to his closest associates on how to act if he dies in potential American or Israeli attacks.

US embassy in Saudi Arabia hit by Iranian drones
Drones hit the US embassy in Riyadh on Tuesday as Iran hit back at industrial and diplomatic targets across the Middle East and Washington warned its citizens to evacuate the entire region. Four days after US and Israeli strikes killed Iran's supreme leader and triggered a regional war, AFP reporters in the Saudi capital saw smoke damage on the walls and roof of the embassy.

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In a dramatic operation, Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed in coordinated US-Israeli strikes.

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Noshene Ranjbar left Iran at age 12; now she's envisioning a return home.
Courtesy of Noshene Ranjbar
Noshene Ranjbar left Iran at age 12 and moved to the US to live with her father in Virginia.
Since the death of Iran's supreme leader, she envisions going back to help the country rebuild.
She said many diaspora Iranians like her may say goodbye to loved ones and return home.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Noshene Ranjbar, 48, who lives in Arizona. The following has b...

Cleric Alireza Arafi Emerges in Iranian Power Struggle
Following the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, cleric Alireza Arafi has unexpectedly become central to the country's power struggle, as the populace celebrates the end of a repressive era.

Trump warns of longer Iran war as violence spreads
Trump said that the war, which began on February 28, with a strike that killed Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was going "substantially" ahead of schedule but that the United States…

Trump declares 'I got him before he got me' after Iran's Supreme Leader killed in strike
President Donald Trump said "I got him before he got me" after Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed as part of "Operation Epic Fury."

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American press voices concerns over Trump's operation in Iran: 'A reckless, imperial error'
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Wife of Iranian leader Khamenei also killed in US and Israeli strike
Iranian state television announced on Monday that Mansoureh Khojasteh Bagherzadeh, the wife of Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was also killed in the US and Israeli strike on Saturday.

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What happens next in Iran? This urgent question that's on everybody's mind was put to US president Donald Trump after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader, died in a US and Israeli airstrike on Saturday.

"Got Him Before He Got Me": Trump Says Khamenei Plotted His Killing In 2024
Two days after Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah was killed in Israel-US strikes, President Donald Trump alleged that Ali Khamenei tried to get him killed twice. Trump rejoiced that he got Khamenei first, reported ABC News.

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Hezbollah launched a wave of strikes across the Middle East following the death of Iran's Supreme Leader, targeting Israel.
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The death of Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei raises serious questions about the future of the regime and its clerical rulers.

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Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan expressed his sorrow over the death of Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

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An image claiming to show Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's body under rubble has been analyzed and found to exhibit signs of AI manipulation
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The Israeli army has launched attacks on targets deep inside Tehran, the capital of Iran, a day after Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, fell in a joint attack by the United States and Israel.

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Iran's supreme leader was killed in US-Israeli airstrikes, a seismic development in a conflict that has spread to half a dozen countries across the Middle East.

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President Masoud Pezeshkian condemns killing of Iran's supreme leader as 'a great crime', according to his office.

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Hundreds of demonstrators have stormed the US consulate after the killing of Iran's supreme leader.

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In the Iraqi capital Baghdad, protesters tried to storm the fortified Green Zone, where the US embassy is located, in response to the killing of Iran's supreme leader, CNN reports.
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Who was Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei, martyred in US-Israel attack? Geo News

Iran's Supreme Leader killed in US-Israeli strikes
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in his office on Saturday, ending his 36-year iron rule

WorldNYTThe GuardianAl Jazeera+10Fox Newsdeloindex-hrn1-serbiacapital-bgiefimeridaseeking-alphaPremium Timesmercopresspress-tv2d ago13 sources Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei dead after IDF strike hits Tehran compound, Israeli source confirms
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's longest-serving autocrat known for brutal crackdowns on dissent and backing terror groups like Hamas and Hezbollah, has died in Tehran.

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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader since 1989, has been killed by an Israeli airstrike at the age of 86.

Iran's state media confirms: Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has died
The death of Iran's supreme leader is a huge blow to the Islamist regime.

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Operation Epic Fury, a US military action under Donald Trump, achieved its main goal. Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in strikes on Tehran. The operation also targeted Khamenei's daughter and grandchild. The offensive marked a major escalation, aiming to dismantle the Khamenei-led establishment. Explosions were reported across several Iranian cities.

PoliticsFTTimes of Indiahindustan-times+1ndtv2d ago4 sources ‘In the name of Haidar’: Last Message posted on Khamenei’s X after Trump declares him dead
Following Donald Trump's announcement of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death in a US-Israel strike, Iran's Supreme Leader's social media posted a cryptic message invoking Haidar. Iran has not confirmed the death but vowed retaliation, launching missiles and drones at Israel and US bases. Khamenei, ruling since 1989, leaves no confirmed successor, raising concerns about political stability.

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Trump says Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei is dead Nikkei Asia

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Several people on social media expressed fears about possible sleeper cell attacks amid reports that Iran's Khamenei was dead after Israel and US attacks.

Culturehindustan-timesstraits-timesjerusalem-post+3n1-bihseeking-alphatmz2d ago6 sources Iranians celebrate reported assasination supreme leader Khamenei
Footage from social media showed people lighting off fireworks from their balconies and calling out to each other from their apartments.

Iran: Two Israeli TV networks report that Trump and Netanyahu saw a photo of Khamenei's body
Two Israeli television networks reported tonight with similar wording that a “photo of the body” of Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei, who, according to the two networks, was killed…

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Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu claimed there was evidence to suggest Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei was dead and officials told Reuters his body had been found.

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Uncertainty surrounds Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei following an Israeli-U.S. strike on Tehran that left his fortified compound heavily damaged.

Iran expert: The regime will not fall with the Ayatollah
Eliminating Iran's supreme leadership is not enough to overthrow the regime, emphasizes Iran expert Rouzbeh Parsi.

WorldBusiness Insider2d ago Satellite photos capture devastation at the Iranian supreme leader's residence after US and Israeli strikes
Iran's supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, greets a crowd in January 2026.
Iranian Leader Press Office/Anadolu via Getty Images
New satellite images show that the main residence of Iran's supreme leader…

Worldberlingskedigi24naftemporiki2d ago3 sources Sources cited by Israeli press claim Ali Khamenei was killed. Iranian minister: "He's still alive as far as I know"
Israel is "evaluating" the possibility that Iran's supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, was killed in an Israeli strike, Channel 12 reports, citing Israeli sources.

Worldnrkukrainska-pravdaaftonbladet+2publiconaftemporiki2d ago5 sources Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei and IRGC commander said to have been killed in morning attack
Israeli strikes on Iran: the IRGC commander, defence minister and intelligence chief are reported to have been killed.

WorldTimes of India3d ago US-Israel strike target Khamenei's offices; who are potential successors of Iran's supreme leader
US and Israel launched strikes near Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's offices in Tehran early Saturday, with smoke seen rising and multiple blasts reported. It was confirmed that Iran's supreme leader was not in office at the time of strikes. Roads to his compound were shut, airspace closed, and mobile services disrupted. Khamenei was reportedly moved to a secure location outside the capital, raising questions about succession.

Israel & US strike Iran: Where is Ayatollah Ali Khamenei?
Multiple explosions rocked Tehran after Israel announced a pre-emptive military strike, aiming to reduce perceived threats. Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has reportedly been moved to a secure, undisclosed location amid the escalating crisis. The United States is believed to have supported the operation, intensifying regional tensions.
Iranian Supreme Leader Mocked as 'Moosh Ali'
Iran's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, is being mocked as 'Moosh Ali' (Mouse Ali) and has become a symbol of protest, with accusations that he is afraid and governs from underground hideouts.

Hezbollah Warns Against US Strikes on Iran's Supreme Leader
Hezbollah stated it would not intervene in 'limited' US strikes against Iran, but warned that any attack on Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei would be considered a 'red line'.

Khamenei Prepares Secretive Succession Plan In Case He's Assassinated
Khamenei Prepares Secretive Succession Plan In Case He's Assassinated
As US carriers deploy in the Mideast region and with tense nuclear talks inching forward in Geneva, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is reportedly taking Washington threats of assassination very seriously.
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Reports suggest that Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is distributing his power amidst fears of domestic unrest and a potential US attack, with more authority being consolidated by the former commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Ali La.

Iran's Supreme Leader Transfers Power to Larijani Amidst Protests and US Threats
Facing protests and US threats, Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei has reportedly transferred control of the state to Ali Larijani, effectively marginalizing President Pezeshkian.