Iranian state media officially confirmed on Sunday, March 1, 2026, the death of 86-year-old Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, resulting from a large-scale joint air operation by the United States and Israel on February 28.
Iran's state television confirmed the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as a result of strikes by the United States and Israel. In a statement broadcast on Sunday morning, the television company said, "The Supreme Leader of Iran has been martyred."
President Donald Trump ordered a strike on Iran's main nuclear facilities in June 2025, leading to a 12-day war. Analysts say this war does not align with Trump's stated political ideology, policy goals, or campaign promises.
Democratic lawmakers have condemned the US strikes on Iran as a "dangerous" and "unnecessary" escalation, urging the Senate to immediately vote on legislation that would block the president's ability to take further military action without congressional approval.
New York City witnessed a protest against US military strikes on Iran. Participants opposed the military actions, calling for peaceful and diplomatic solutions. The demonstration was peaceful but highlighted growing dissent over US foreign policy.
Iran's Ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, has condemned recent military actions by the United States and Israel as a 'war crime'. In a speech at the UN General Assembly, he described the attacks as a blatant violation of international law and the UN Charter.
Figures across the US political spectrum have responded to President Donald Trump's joint attack with Israel on Iran, with Republicans largely expressing support and Democrats failing to provide a unified and robust response.
Ali Shamkhani, secretary of Iran's Defence Council and a close adviser to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has reportedly been killed in Israeli and US strikes on Iran.
US Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield commented last week on the US airstrike against Iranian military facilities. She stated that former President Donald Trump 'met the moment' with this action. Thomas-Greenfield supported the decision as a response to Iran's regional threats.
US President Donald Trump announced that Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed during US and Israeli airstrikes on the country. Iranian authorities have not confirmed the death of the 86-year-old leader.
Doha – Eight people were injured in Qatar after missile shrapnel landed across the country following an Iranian missile barrage. Qatari authorities reported that 66 missiles were fired, with 114 incidents of falling debris recorded. One of the injured is in serious condition.
The United States and Israel have attacked Iran, with Tehran retaliating by firing missiles at Israeli targets and US assets in the region.