World leaders react cautiously to US and Israeli strikes and death of Iran leader Ali Khamenei

Associated Press (AP) ConflictNews ReportEN 6 min read 100% complete by By  CLAUDIA CIOBANU, SAM McNEIL and SAM METZMarch 1, 2026 at 10:23 AM
World leaders react cautiously to US and Israeli strikes and death of Iran leader Ali Khamenei
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In late February and early March 2026, the United States and Israel conducted strikes on Iran, resulting in the death of Iranian leader Ali Khamenei. World leaders are reacting cautiously to the events, with many urging a return to diplomatic talks. The strikes have sparked demonstrations both in support of and against the actions in various locations, including London, Berlin, and New York. The international community is closely monitoring the situation as it unfolds. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz have been seen in public, but their specific reactions to the strikes are not detailed. The strikes occurred on Saturday, February 28, 2026, with continued repercussions into the following days.

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Iranian people attend a demonstration in support of the U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, in Berlin, Germany, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026.

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Smoke rises up after a strike in Tehran, Iran, Sunday, March 1, 2026.

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U.S. and Israeli forces carried out a series of strikes on Iran on Saturday morning.

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U.S. and Israeli strikes kill Iran leader Ali Khamenei

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World leaders urge return to talks after U.S. and Israeli strikes

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