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Supreme Leader Khamenei Killed: Global Condemnation Follows Strikes

3/2/2026

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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader, was killed in U.S. and Israeli strikes on February 28, 2026.
Islamist groups in Southeast Asia, including Malaysia's Parti Islam SeMalaysia (PAS) and Indonesia's Ulama Council (MUI), expressed condolences and condemned the attacks.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim condemned the strikes and extended condolences.
Turkey criticized the military actions.

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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader, was killed in U.S. and Israeli strikes on February 28, 2026.
Islamist groups in Southeast Asia, including Malaysia's Parti Islam SeMalaysia (PAS) and Indonesia's Ulama Council (MUI), expressed condolences and condemned the attacks.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim condemned the strikes and extended condolences.
Turkey criticized the military actions.