In a significant escalation of tensions, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has condemned the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a U.S.-Israeli airstrike on February 28, 2026, labeling it a 'declaration of war against Muslims.' The attack, part of Operation Epic Fury, resulted in Khamenei's death and that of several senior military officials, prompting Iran to initiate a 40-day mourning period and vow retaliation. The Revolutionary Guard has threatened its 'most intense offensive operation' against U.S. and Israeli targets, with President Pezeshkian asserting that Iran considers it its 'legitimate duty and right to avenge the perpetrators' (Nukta Latest). Amidst the chaos, at least 10 people were killed during violent protests at the U.S. Consulate in Karachi, Pakistan, as demonstrators clashed with security forces (The Hindu).
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Iranian President Pezeshkian Condemns Khamenei'S Assassination, Vows Retaliation
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Iran's President Pezeshkian condemns the U.S.-Israeli airstrike killing Khamenei as a 'declaration of war,' vowing retaliation. Protests erupt, and Iran faces political uncertainty amid regional un...
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