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Airstrikes Eliminate Khamenei, Shaking Iran's Leadership Landscape

3/4/2026

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Airstrikes killed Iran's supreme leader Khamenei and several defense and security officials, raising questions about the future leadership of Iran's government.
Erika Solomon, the bureau chief for Iran and Iraq, provides insights into the current situation and what is known so far.
The article discusses the implications of this event for Iran's political landscape.

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Airstrikes killed Iran's supreme leader Khamenei and several defense and security officials, raising questions about the future leadership of Iran's government.
Erika Solomon, the bureau chief for Iran and Iraq, provides insights into the current situation and what is known so far.
The article discusses the implications of this event for Iran's political landscape.