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World Reacts to Khamenei's Death: Escalating Tensions Erupt

3/2/2026

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Jean-Luc Mélenchon, leader of La France Insoumise, condemned the airstrikes that killed Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and urged a UN-led transition.
U.S. President Donald Trump celebrated Khamenei's death, saying it made the world safer and ended a reign of terror.
Iran launched over 100 missiles in retaliation, causing casualties in Bahrain and the UAE.
The UN urged restraint, while France and Germany condemned the lack of diplomatic consultation.

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Jean-Luc Mélenchon, leader of La France Insoumise, condemned the airstrikes that killed Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and urged a UN-led transition.
U.S. President Donald Trump celebrated Khamenei's death, saying it made the world safer and ended a reign of terror.
Iran launched over 100 missiles in retaliation, causing casualties in Bahrain and the UAE.
The UN urged restraint, while France and Germany condemned the lack of diplomatic consultation.