Iran's Supreme Leader killed in US-Israeli strikes

伊朗最高领导人遭美以袭击丧生

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2026-03-01

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Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been killed in his office by US and Israeli strikes - ending his 36-year iron rule of the Islamic Republic. As the government announces a 40 day mourning period, many Iranians have reportedly taken to the streets to celebrate. The Revolutionary Guard has promised to punish the "murderers", and is carrying out retaliatory strikes across the Gulf region. There have been strong reactions at the UN Security Council and on Capitol Hill. So who's now in charge of Iran? And what does this mean for the rest of the world? We get analysis from BBC Persian and our international correspondents about the significance of this moment. The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk Image credit: Iranian supreme leader's office handout/EPA/Shutterstock
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  • Iran has confirmed the death of its supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

  • The 86-year-old cleric was killed during a barrage of US-Israeli strikes.

  • President Trump called him one of the most evil people in history,

  • as some people celebrate it in Iran.

  • But who is in charge now?

  • Also in the podcast we hear about Iranian retaliation hitting targets across the Middle East and threatening to close a key oil transit route and we get an update from the UN Security Council.

  • For nearly four decades Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has wielded absolute power in Iran but no longer.

  • As dawn broke in Tehran, Iranian state media confirmed he was dead,