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Chaos Erupts in Pakistan, India After Khamenei's Assassination

3/7/2026

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Following the assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, unrest erupted in Pakistan and India as thousands protested, with some clashes violent.
Khamenei was a pivotal Shiite figure who united opposition against the United States and Israel.
His death raises questions about Iran's leadership transition, as he had identified potential successors.
The Iranian government announced that key officials would manage the transition, though details remain unclear.

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Following the assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, unrest erupted in Pakistan and India as thousands protested, with some clashes violent.
Khamenei was a pivotal Shiite figure who united opposition against the United States and Israel.
His death raises questions about Iran's leadership transition, as he had identified potential successors.
The Iranian government announced that key officials would manage the transition, though details remain unclear.