March 1, 2026 UPDATE
Iran's state-run television confirms the death of Ali Khamenei.
Radio România Internațional, 01.03.2026, 08:32
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed in the US and Israeli strikes across Iran, on February 28.
The news, initially made public by Israeli officials, then by US President Donald Trump on Truth Social, was confirmed by the Iranian state-run television on Sunday morning. According to the Iranian state media, other high figures are reported to have died in the attacks, among whom the chief of staff and the defence minister. The state television has also reported that a three-member transition council has been set up, including the current president Masoud Pezeshkian, to assume the duties of Khamenei.
Iran has vowed to cary out new strikes following the death of Khamenei. A powerful attack has been launched against 27 US and Israeli military bases. Overnight, blasts were also heard over Dubai and Doha. Sirens were sounded in severeal areas across Israel.
