Explosion rocks Iran’s capital as Israel says it is targeting the city after strikes killed Khamenei

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 9 min read 100% complete by By JON GAMBRELL, MELANIE LIDMAN, JOSH BOAK and ERIC TUCKERMarch 1, 2026 at 09:53 AM

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Following the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in an attack by Israel and the United States, tensions have escalated in the region. Iran launched missiles at targets in Israel and Gulf Arab states, vowing retaliation for Khamenei's death. In response, the Israeli military stated it was striking targets in central Tehran after clearing a path to the capital. The strikes and counterattacks have raised concerns about regional instability and the future of the Islamic Republic. Khamenei's death was confirmed by Iranian state media, leading to mourning and gatherings of government supporters in Tehran.

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