Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Killed Amid U.S.–Israel Strikes; Regional Tensions Escalate New Delhi | Mar 01, 2026 |  External Affairs Iranian  state media has confirmed the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, following large-scale military strikes reportedly carried out jointly by United States and Israel. According to official Iranian sources, the strikes targeted strategic military and leadership facilities, triggering one of the most severe escalations in West Asian geopolitics in recent decades. Major Military Escalation Reports indicate that the United States and Israel launched coordinated “massive strikes” across multiple locations in Iran. The attacks allegedly targeted key command structures and high-value strategic assets. In response, Iran carried out retaliatory strikes, with impacts reported in parts of Israel and several Gulf states, significantly raising fears of a broader regional conflict. Political Fallout and Global Reactions Following the ...