The killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has thrown the future of the Islamic Republic and its beleaguered regime into doubt and raised the risk of regional instability, with Tehran beginning the transition process as of March 1. The killing of Khamenei after decades in power appeared certain to create a significant leadership vacuum given the absence of a known successor and because the supreme leader had final say on all major policies. Following confirmation of Khamenei’s death, the streets of Tehran and other Iranian cities filled with people celebrating the death of the leader.
Author: hurriyetdailynews.com
Published at: 2026-02-28 23:32:00
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