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.

1 Mar, 12:25 — 1 Mar, 12:30

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Why this matters

Ali Khamenei was Iran's supreme leader for nearly four decades, wielding immense political and religious authority. His death, particularly by foreign military action, creates a significant power vacuum and risks escalating regional tensions, potentially reshaping the future of Iran and the Middle East.

Key entitiesAli Khamenei United States Israel Donald Trump Hezbollah Hamas Houthis Benjamin Netanyahu Vladimir Putin

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Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has died.
His death was a result of joint United States and Israeli air strikes on Tehran.
The event has triggered various reactions from global powers and regional groups.

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Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in joint United States and Israeli air strikes on Tehran.

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France 24High48d ago

Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei has died. What are the reactions on the gorund?

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helsinki-timesMostly Factual48d ago

Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei killed in US-Israeli strikes

Iran has begun 40 days of mourning after Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in joint United States and Israeli air strikes on Tehran, state media confirmed on Sunday. The attack targeted his compound and senior military officials, marking the most serious assault on Iran’s leadership since 1979. Iranian state television announced Khamenei’s death early on Sunday, hours after explosions struck central Tehran. Satellite images published by Reuters showed heavy damage and black s...

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First report: avgi · 1 Mar, 08:09|Full coverage: 8 · 4h|Window: 4h

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avgi1 Mar, 08:09First to report

Μήνυμα Νετανιάχου σε Ιρανούς: «Η βοήθεια που λαχταρούσατε έχει φτάσει τώρα»

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n1-serbia1 Mar, 12:10

Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei has died. What are the reactions on the gorund?

observador1 Mar, 12:26

Hamas, Hezbollah e Houthis condenam morte de Khamenei

dh-les-sports1 Mar, 12:28

"L'une des personnes les plus diaboliques de l'Histoire", "violation grave", "peu de gens pleureront": le monde réagit à la mort d'Ali Khamenei

helsinki-times1 Mar, 12:30Latest update

Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei killed in US-Israeli strikes

Story evolution

The initial focus on the immediate event and threats of revenge broadened to include diverse international reactions and a more analytical perspective on Iran's future.

Initial Confirmation and ThreatsMarch 1st early morning (08:00-12:15 UTC)

News breaks of Khamenei's death by US-Israeli strikes, with immediate threats of retaliation from Iran and its allies, alongside warnings of regional instability.

Diverse Global Reactions and Future ImplicationsMarch 1st late morning (12:20-12:30 UTC)

Broader international reactions emerge, ranging from condemnation of the strikes to expressions of relief, with analysis beginning on the implications for Iran's leadership and regional dynamics.

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Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei has died. What are the reactions on the gorund?

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Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei has died. What are the reactions on the gorund?

Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei killed in US-Israeli strikes

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Μήνυμα Νετανιάχου σε Ιρανούς: «Η βοήθεια που λαχταρούσατε έχει φτάσει τώρα»

Novi dan: (Ponovo) kataklizma na Bliskom Istoku

Nach Chameneis Tod - Wie geht es in Iran nun weiter?

"Nawet w stanie wojennym priorytetem tego reżimu jest zabijanie swoich ludzi"

Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei has died. What are the reactions on the gorund?

Hamas, Hezbollah e Houthis condenam morte de Khamenei

"L'une des personnes les plus diaboliques de l'Histoire", "violation grave", "peu de gens pleureront": le monde réagit à la mort d'Ali Khamenei

Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei killed in US-Israeli strikes

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The nature of reactions to Ali Khamenei's death.
Donald Trump's specific announcement regarding the US and Israeli armies' involvement in the killing.
Benjamin Netanyahu's message to Iranians stating, 'The help you craved has arrived now.'
Iran beginning 40 days of mourning after the Supreme Leader's death.