Power ShiftSunday, March 1, 2026

Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei Killed in Massive US-Israeli Airstrikes on Tehran

Sourced from 5 publications

•Trump and Israeli officials first claimed Khamenei was killed in US-Israeli strikes on Tehran, with Iranian state media later confirming his death.
•The strikes occurred on the first day of what BBC described as massive US and Israeli aerial bombardment of Iran.
•Khamenei's death ends decades of leadership during which he directed Iran's opposition to Western policies and regional influence.
•Mourners assembled at the Imam Reza Shrine in Mashhad following confirmation of his killing.
•A cryptic message was posted on Khamenei's official X account shortly after reports of his death emerged.

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