Global Reaction to the Killing of Iran’s Khamenei: A World at a Crossroads

In late February 2026, the world reacted with shock. Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed during coordinated U.S.-Israeli air and missile strikes inside Iran. Iranian state media confirmed his death and announced a 40-day mourning period. The moment instantly became one of the most consequential geopolitical events of the century. Khamenei, 86, had … Continue reading Global Reaction to the Killing of Iran’s Khamenei: A World at a Crossroads