Published: Mar 01, 2026, 18:45 IST | Updated: Mar 01, 2026, 18:45 IST
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has condemned the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in US‑Israeli strikes, calling it an “open declaration of war against Muslims, especially Shiites worldwide.” Iranian officials vowed revenge, describing avenging his death as a duty and right amid escalating regional conflict.