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Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei Dead at 86 After Joint U.S.-Israeli Strike
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who served as Iran's supreme leader for nearly four decades, was killed during joint U.S.-Israeli aerial bombardments on February 28. With no designated successor, Iran faces unprecedented political uncertainty as the Islamic Republic enters its most turbulent period since the 1979 revolution.
Key Takeaways
- Khamenei killed by approximately 30 munitions dropped on his compound
- Served as supreme leader for 37 years with no designated successor
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