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📌 Key Takeaways
Khamenei killed in US-Israeli strikes aimed at overthrowing Iranian government
Thousands mourn in Tehran as IRGC vows severe retaliation against attackers
Military conflict intensifies with explosions reported across Middle Eastern cities
Trump warns unprecedented force against any Iranian retaliation
📖 Full Retelling
Thousands of Iranian mourners gathered in Tehran's Enghelab Square on Sunday, March 1, 2026, to pay respects to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei who was killed in the opening salvo of a massive US-Israeli attack aimed at overthrowing the Iranian government. The mourners, predominantly dressed in black and some in tears, waved Iranian flags and held photographs of Khamenei as the military assault entered its second day. Iranian state television confirmed the death of the 86-year-old cleric, who had led Iran since 1989, hours after US President Donald Trump announced the killing, describing Khamenei as 'one of the most evil people in history.' The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps immediately vowed 'severe, decisive' punishment for what it called Khamenei's 'murderers,' promising to launch the 'most ferocious' operation in history against Israel and US military bases throughout the Gulf region. As tensions escalated, explosions were reported in Doha, Dubai, and Manama, while warning sirens sounded in central Israel as the Israeli military claimed to be responding to incoming Iranian missile fire. Trump issued a stern warning that any Iranian retaliation would result in a force that has 'never been seen before,' as regional powers braced for potential widespread conflict in an already volatile Middle East.
🏷️ Themes
Middle East Conflict, Geopolitical Tensions, Regional Instability
Ali Hosseini Khamenei (born 19 April 1939) is an Iranian cleric and politician who has served as the second supreme leader of Iran since 1989. He previously served as the third president of Iran from 1981 to 1989. His tenure as supreme leader, spanning 36 years, makes him the longest-serving head of...
# Iran
**Iran**, officially the **Islamic Republic of Iran** and historically known as **Persia**, is a sovereign country situated in West Asia. It is a major regional power, ranking as the 17th-largest country in the world by both land area and population. Combining a rich historical legacy with a...
This is a list of modern conflicts ensuing in the geographic and political region known as the Middle East. The "Middle East" is traditionally defined as the Fertile Crescent (Mesopotamia), Levant, and Egypt and neighboring areas of Arabia, Anatolia and Iran. It currently encompasses the area from E...
In Pictures Gallery | Israel-Iran conflict Thousands in Iran mourn Khamenei’s killing Supreme leader killed in US-Israeli strikes; IRGC pledges fierce retaliation across the region. By AFP and Reuters Published On 1 Mar 2026 1 Mar 2026 Click here to share on social media Share Save Add Al Jazeera on Google Thousands of mourners have gathered in the centre of Iran’s capital after the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the opening salvo of a massive attack by the United States and Israel. The mourners, who gathered on Sunday in Enghelab Square, dressed mostly in black and some crying, were waving Iranian flags and holding photos of Khamenei, as the US-Israeli attack continued into a second day. Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader since 1989, was killed as the two powers sought to overthrow the Iranian government. Iranian state television confirmed Khamenei’s death early on Sunday, hours after US President Donald Trump announced the killing of the 86-year-old cleric he described as “one of the most evil people in history”. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps pledged “severe, decisive” punishment for Khamenei’s “murderers” in a statement. The IRGC added that it would launch the “most ferocious” operation in history against Israel and US bases, which are located in Gulf countries that are already counting the cost of an unprecedented series of deadly Iranian strikes. Trump threatened that any retaliation would lead to Iran being hit with a force that has “never been seen before”. Meanwhile, more explosions were heard in Doha, Dubai and Manama on Sunday, and warning sirens sounded in central Israel, with the Israeli military saying it was responding to Iranian missile fire. Advertisement Advertisement
