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Trump Announces Khamenei's Death Amid Controversial Strikes

3/3/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced the killing of Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei after U.S. and Israel launched strikes against Iran on March 2, 2026.
Rubio justified the strikes as preemptive, citing threats to U.S. troops.
Congressional reaction split between Republicans backing Trump and Democrats criticizing the strategy.
A war powers resolution is expected in the House, but passage is uncertain due to Republican control.

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced the killing of Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei after U.S. and Israel launched strikes against Iran on March 2, 2026.
Rubio justified the strikes as preemptive, citing threats to U.S. troops.
Congressional reaction split between Republicans backing Trump and Democrats criticizing the strategy.
A war powers resolution is expected in the House, but passage is uncertain due to Republican control.