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Iranian leader Khamenei killed in strikes, Israel says - Reuters

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Daughter and grandchild of Iran's Khamenei killed in US-Israeli strikes, state media says

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Iran's Ali Khamenei, who based iron rule on fiery hostility to US and Israel, dies at 86

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Iranian state TV confirms supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is dead - Financial Times.

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Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is killed in Israeli strike, ending 36-year iron rule

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Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is dead, Trump says - dw.com.

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Trump says Iran's Supreme Leader killed in US-Israeli strikes after Tehran says Khamenei 'safe and sound' - Middle East Eye.

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Analyst says Iran's delay in burying Supreme Leader Khamenei over 40 days after his killing reveals a deepening crisis inside the Islamic Republic.

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Supreme leader Khamenei in Iran but avoiding public appearances, Russian envoy says

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Summary

**SUMMARY:** Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was reportedly killed during a series of Israeli airstrikes on the country. **WHY IT MATTERS:** This event highlights tensions between Israel and Iran, with both nations accusing each other of orchestrating attacks. The killing of Khamenei could have significant implications for regional stability and international relations.

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Feb 28 10:19 PM
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