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Protests Erupt in Srinagar After Khamenei's Death

3/3/2026

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Protesters Clash Over Khamenei

On March 2, 2026, protests erupted in Srinagar after the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei due to US-Israel airstrikes.
Thousands of demonstrators clashed with police, who used tear gas to disperse crowds.
Authorities imposed movement restrictions and closed schools for two days as a precaution.
Protesters displayed portraits of Khamenei and chanted anti-US and anti-Israel slogans.
The region's chief minister urged peaceful mourning and criticized police action.

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Anwar Condemns Airstrikes

On March 2, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim presented an emergency motion in Parliament condemning the US-Israel airstrikes on Iran, which reportedly killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and more than 200 others.
The motion received unanimous support from MPs, signaling rare cross-party consensus in Parliament.
Parliament failed to pass a constitutional amendment to limit the prime minister's tenure to 10 years, which the Anwar administration may revisit.

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Historical Context

The Iranian Revolution of 1979 marked the overthrow of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, leading to the establishment of an Islamic Republic under Ayatollah Khomeini. This shift was fueled by widespread discontent over Western influence, economic disparities, and the Shah's oppressive regime. The revolution's aftermath has continued to shape regional tensions, influencing protests in places like Srinagar and Malaysia, reflecting ongoing grievances against Western interventions.

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Protesters Clash Over Khamenei

On March 2, 2026, protests erupted in Srinagar after the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei due to US-Israel airstrikes.
Thousands of demonstrators clashed with police, who used tear gas to disperse crowds.
Authorities imposed movement restrictions and closed schools for two days as a precaution.
Protesters displayed portraits of Khamenei and chanted anti-US and anti-Israel slogans.
The region's chief minister urged peaceful mourning and criticized police action.

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