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Iran Vows Revenge After Khamenei's Death in Strikes

3/1/2026

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Iran's Revolutionary Guards vowed revenge after Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's death in US-Israeli strikes on March 1, 2026.
The strikes killed key Iranian military leaders.
Global reactions included protests in South Korea and condemnations from the United Nations (UN) and European Union (EU).
Reza Pahlavi declared the end of the Islamic Republic and called for a transition to a new government, while Jordan urged de-escalation and Hamas condemned the attacks.

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Iran's Revolutionary Guards vowed revenge after Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's death in US-Israeli strikes on March 1, 2026.
The strikes killed key Iranian military leaders.
Global reactions included protests in South Korea and condemnations from the United Nations (UN) and European Union (EU).
Reza Pahlavi declared the end of the Islamic Republic and called for a transition to a new government, while Jordan urged de-escalation and Hamas condemned the attacks.