Thousands in Iran mourn Khamenei’s killing

Al Jazeera ConflictNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by By AFP and ReutersMarch 1, 2026 at 08:07 AM
Thousands in Iran mourn Khamenei’s killing
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Thousands of mourners gathered in Tehran on Sunday following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in a US-Israeli attack. The attack, which began on Saturday, aimed to overthrow the Iranian government. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) vowed a severe retaliation against the US and Israel, threatening a major operation targeting both countries and their regional bases. Further explosions were reported in Doha, Dubai, and Manama, and sirens sounded in Israel as the Israeli military responded to Iranian missile fire. President Trump warned of unprecedented force against Iran if it retaliates. Khamenei had been Iran's supreme leader since 1989.

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Trump threatened that any retaliation would lead to Iran being hit with a force that has “never been seen before”.

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The IRGC pledged “severe, decisive” punishment for Khamenei’s “murderers”.

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US President Donald Trump announced the killing of Khamenei.

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Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a US-Israeli attack.

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Explosions were heard in Doha, Dubai and Manama.

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