Celebrations erupt in Iran after Supreme Leader killed in US-Israeli attack

WorldPolitics
2 Mar 2026 • 7:15 PM MYT
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Celebrations erupted in Iran and in other parts of the world after Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed in a USIsraeli strike.

Donald Trump announced on social media that Iran’s leader had died in the attacks on Saturday, 28 February.

Iranian state media later confirmed the death and declared a 40-day mourning period.

Footage circulating online appears to show crowds gathering in Iranian cities, with some people dancing and cheering following the announcement.