On March 1, 2026, Iran confirmed the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, following a series of joint airstrikes by Israel and the United States that reportedly targeted him and three of his top military commanders. In a significant escalation, Iran also announced the deaths of key military figures, including the commander-in-chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Mohammad Pakpour, and Ali Shamkhani, a top political advisor to Khamenei and the secretary of Iran’s Defence Council, as reported by the official IRNA news agency. This confirmation marks a critical turning point in the ongoing conflict, as Tehran has launched retaliatory strikes against Israel, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE in response to the attacks.
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Iran Confirms Death Of Ayatollah Khamenei After Us-Israel Strikes
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Iran confirms Supreme Leader Khamenei's death after US-Israel airstrikes, escalating tensions and prompting retaliatory strikes against regional foes, raising fears of broader conflict.
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