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Assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Shifts Middle East Power Balance

March 1 – March 8, 2026

A joint US-Israeli military strike has eliminated Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, triggering a major geopolitical crisis and warnings of retaliation. This event marks a significant escalation in regional tensions and a potential shift in the balance of power across the Middle East.

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Israel's Mossad relies on US cover and security rot for Iran strikes

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Will the Houthis join Iran's war?

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BBC World Service - Global News Podcast, Israel continues to strike Iran after Ayatollah's death

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Trump warns Iran not to retaliate after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is killed

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