Khamenei Assassination Confirmed: Iran Mourns and Celebrates, Leadership Vacuum, War Continues

Описание: Iranian state media officially confirmed on March 1, 2026 that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on his Tehran compound February 28, ending initial denials and declaring 40 days of public mourning and seven days of national holiday after a 20-hour delay following Western announcements of his death. Iranian authorities report four family members including his daughter, son-in-law, grandchild and daughter-in-law were killed in the same strikes, while senior IRGC commanders, Defense Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh, and security officials were also eliminated creating severe command structure disruption. Domestic reactions sharply divided with state-organized mourning ceremonies occurring simultaneously with documented street celebrations in Tehran, Isfahan, Karaj and other cities as videos show Iranians dancing and expressing joy despite security force crackdowns with tear gas and reported gunfire. Constitutional succession through the 88-member Assembly of Experts faces major complications as ongoing U.S.-Israeli airstrikes prevent safe convening, with reports suggesting IRGC may pursue extra-constitutional leadership appointment while potential successors include Ali Larijani and possibly Mojtaba Khamenei who reportedly survived strikes targeting Khamenei's sons. Iran launched over 200 retaliatory missiles and drones at Israel, U.S. bases, and Gulf Arab states killing at least two people, threatening Strait of Hormuz closure affecting 21 million barrels daily oil flow, and vowing continued revenge as Trump announces bombing will continue throughout the week toward regime change objectives.

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