Death of Iran’s Khamenei sparks outrage and calls for restraint in Asia

South China Morning Post ConflictNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by SCMP’s Asia deskMarch 1, 2026 at 08:57 AM

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The death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in alleged US-Israeli air strikes has triggered outrage and calls for restraint across Muslim-majority South and Southeast Asia. Governments in the region are urging de-escalation amidst protests and declarations of mourning in response to Khamenei's death, which was confirmed by Iranian state media. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim condemned the strikes, emphasizing the potential for wider conflict and calling for a ceasefire and diplomatic resolution. He specifically criticized Israel's actions as disruptive to negotiations and cautioned against dragging other nations into the conflict. Malaysia is also monitoring the safety of its citizens in Iran and the surrounding region.

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The Israeli strikes on Iran, and the American military action that has accompanied them, bring the Middle East to the edge of catastrophe.

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Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim condemned the escalation and called for an immediate ceasefire.

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Iranian state media declared a 40-day mourning period.

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Iranian state media confirmed Khamenei’s death on Sunday.

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Iran’s Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in US-Israeli air strikes.

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Malaysia ×250% Middle East 50% Islamic Republic 60% Anwar Ibrahim ×260% United States ×270% Israel ×270% Iran ×480%

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khamenei death 100% iran 90% israeli strikes 80% us military action 70% middle east conflict 70% calls for restraint 60% anwar ibrahim 50% diplomatic solution 50% islamic republic 40%