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.

28 Feb, 20:33 — 28 Feb, 22:28

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The reported death of Ali Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader for decades, would be a seismic event with profound implications for Iran's political future, succession, and regional stability. It occurs amidst heightened tensions and reported US-Israeli military actions against Iran, making the veracity and aftermath of such a claim critical for international relations.

Key entitiesAli Khamenei Israel United States Iran Benjamin Netanyahu

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual151d ago

Khamenei news live updates: Israel claims supreme leader killed; Iranian reports say Khamenei ‘steadfast and firm’

Khamenei news live updates: The United States and Israel launched the most ambitious attack on Iran in decades on Saturday, and Israel said Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei had been killed in the operation.

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual151d ago