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Tehran Strike Sparks Global Celebrations After Khamenei's Death

3/9/2026

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Smoke rose from a strike on Tehran fuel tanks on March 8 amid US-Israeli conflict.
Diaspora celebrations followed the killing of Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader, and occurred in cities across Europe and the United States.
On March 9, Mojtaba Khamenei, son of Ali Khamenei, was appointed Iran's new Supreme Leader.
Iranian authorities warned celebrants would face property confiscation and penalties.
Iranian media reported around 10 million celebrants.

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Story summary

Smoke rose from a strike on Tehran fuel tanks on March 8 amid US-Israeli conflict.
Diaspora celebrations followed the killing of Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader, and occurred in cities across Europe and the United States.
On March 9, Mojtaba Khamenei, son of Ali Khamenei, was appointed Iran's new Supreme Leader.
Iranian authorities warned celebrants would face property confiscation and penalties.
Iranian media reported around 10 million celebrants.