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E-Paper | March 02, 2026

Iran Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei assassinated in US-Israel strikes

Iran Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei assassinated in US-Israel strikes

State media says attack that claimed Khamenei's life "occurred in the early hours of Saturday"; 40 days of mourning and seven days of public holidays announced in Iran.

Published 01 Mar, 2026 07:54am

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Iran Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei assassinated in US-Israel strikes

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