Iran Supreme Leader Khamenei Killed in Attack

7 UPDATES · 3 DAYS · 28 FEB 2026 — 2 MAR 2026

Amit Shah

Latest · 2 Mar 2026

Iranian diaspora communities celebrated the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei with a YMCA-style dance and flag displays, reflecting their opposition to the Islamic Republic.

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This event covers the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and includes reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments related to this specific occurrence. It excludes other actions by Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Iranian government, or related parties unless they are direct developments of his death.

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28Feb

STORY BEGINS — BBC

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei: Iran's defiant leader

The Dawn

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader for over 30 years, was killed in an attack by the US and Israel, marking a significant shift in Iranian leadership.

Times of India

Following Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's death, Reza Pahlavi unveiled the Iran Prosperity Project, a plan for a democratic transition in Iran.

1Mar

Times of India

The death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has triggered a leadership vacuum in Iran, with the interim council assuming responsibilities until a new Supreme Leader is selected.

Times of India

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader, was killed in a joint US-Israel airstrike, marking the end of his reign.

The Guardian

Following the death of Ali Khamenei, Iranian communities in London and Manchester celebrated, while experts expressed both relief and concern about the potential for future instability.

2Mar

LATEST UPDATE — Times of India

Iranian diaspora communities celebrated the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei with a YMCA-style dance and flag displays, reflecting their opposition to the Islamic Republic.

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