Iran Hit by More Strikes After Khamenei Assassination

Iran Hit by More Strikes After Khamenei Assassination as US-Israel attacks escalate tensions, Iran vows retaliation, and global leaders warn of widening Middle East conflict.

March 1, 2026 — Middle East

Fresh waves of military strikes targeted Iran on Sunday, escalating regional tensions following the assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a joint United States-Israeli air campaign that has shaken the Middle East and triggered global reactions.

Israeli officials said new air raids struck military and strategic sites around Tehran hours after confirmation that Khamenei, who ruled Iran since 1989, was killed during coordinated missile and air attacks late Saturday. The operation reportedly targeted senior Iranian leadership compounds and defence infrastructure, marking one of the most dramatic escalations in decades of confrontation between Iran, Israel, and the United States.

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Iranian authorities declared a 40-day national mourning period and vowed retaliation, launching counter-attacks against regional targets linked to U.S. forces. Air-raid sirens sounded across parts of Israel, while explosions were reported in several Gulf locations amid fears of a widening conflict.

World leaders expressed alarm at the rapidly deteriorating security situation. China condemned the killing as a violation of sovereignty, while Pakistan and several other nations urged restraint and adherence to international law.

The assassination has created uncertainty over Iran’s political future, with an interim leadership council assuming authority while clerical bodies begin the process of selecting a successor. Analysts warn the power vacuum could reshape regional alliances and intensify proxy conflicts across the Middle East.

Protests linked to the assassination have already erupted in multiple countries, underscoring the global impact of the crisis and raising fears that further strikes could push the region toward a broader war.

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