Published: Mar 01, 2026, 10:00 IST | Updated: Mar 01, 2026, 10:00 IST
Maryam Rajavi, leader of the National Council of Resistance of Iran, has said that the reported death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei marks the “death of religious despotism” in Iran. Rajavi called the moment historic and urged political change in Tehran. Her remarks come amid heightened tensions following reports that Khamenei was killed in United States-Israeli strikes. The statement adds to growing debate over Iran’s future leadership and political direction.