Missile strikes continue as Iranian leaders project defiance after Khamenei

Al JazeeraCenterEN 5 min read 100% complete by Maziar MotamediMarch 1, 2026 at 08:19 PM

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Following the deaths of Supreme Leader Khamenei and top commanders in Tehran on Saturday, US and Israeli air strikes continue to hit Tehran and other Iranian cities on March 1, 2026. The strikes, which Israel claims targeted military centers, have been met with limited comment from Iranian authorities amid internet blackouts. Despite the attacks, Iran's remaining leaders are emphasizing continuity and vowing revenge. A leadership council, formed after Khamenei's death, has begun the process of selecting a new supreme leader, expected to be completed within days. In the interim, a three-member council consisting of the judiciary chief, the president, and a member of the Guardian Council will govern. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is also expected to play a significant role.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Guardian Council 50% Abbas Araghchi 60% Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei 60% Alireza Arafi 60% Assembly of Experts 60% Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) 70% Masoud Pezeshkian ×270% United States ×280% Ali Khamenei ×280% Israel ×380% Tehran ×490% Iran ×495%

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missile strikes 90% iranian leadership 80% israel 70% succession 70% united states 70% islamic republic 60% tehran 60% ayatollah ali khamenei 50% islamic revolution 40% irgc 40%