The Russian dictator has not held public events in the Kremlin for nine days. Meetings with officials may be pre-recorded videos.
Joe Kent told Tucker Carlson that the elimination of Khamenei worsened the situation. In his opinion, the deceased leader restrained the development of the country's nuclear program.
Iran's Foreign Minister said nuclear policy could change under a new leader. Tehran plans to implement a new shipping protocol in the Persian Gulf.
Israeli Air Force launched a targeted strike on the Iranian capital to eliminate the head of intelligence.
Israel's Minister of Defense announced the destruction of Ali Larijani. The IDF also confirmed the elimination of the commander of the paramilitary formation Gholamreza Soleimani.
The spokesman for Iran's Foreign Ministry stated the necessity of coordinating ship movements through the strategic strait. The security of the waterway is vital for the country.
Donald Trump believes Mojtaba Khamenei is alive after the US and Israeli attack. Iranian sources confirm the leader's minor injuries and his work from a shelter.
The Iranian agency Fars denied information about the death of the deceased Ayatollah's wife. Earlier, the media mistakenly spread information about her death after her husband's death.
Mojtaba Khamenei promised to attack US bases and demanded compensation from Israel. Tehran will avenge the deaths of children in Minab and the death of Ali Khamenei.
US intelligence confirmed the stability of Iran's government after 12 days of bombings. The death of Ayatollah Khamenei did not lead to a split or loss of control over the country.
Iran's Minister of Sports announced the withdrawal from the World Cup due to the death of Ali Khamenei. FIFA is looking for a replacement for the national team in Group G after Tehran's decision.
Mojtaba Khamenei was wounded during a US and Israeli attack. The leader is conscious and is hiding in a protected location with limited communication.
Due to shelling of energy infrastructure and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, Brent crude oil prices reached $120. Israel attacked Tehran in response to drone strikes.
NATO forces shot down an Iranian missile, the debris of which fell 150 km from Incirlik Air Base. This is the second such attack, increasing the risk of the Alliance being drawn into the war.
Iran's Spiritual Council has elected Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's son as his successor amid war. The US demands a say, and Israel has eliminated the head of the military office.
An explosion occurred near the US Embassy in Oslo with no casualties. Police link the attack to the war in the Middle East and are searching for those involved using drones.
A secret NIC report indicates the resilience of the Iranian government to attacks by the US and Israel. Even the assassination of the Ayatollah will not lead to a change in the country's leadership.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) released footage of the destruction of the underground bunker of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Tehran. This complex was used as a secure command center and a base for advancing military operations.
Donald Trump said there would be no deal with Iran other than unconditional surrender. He stated that he wants to see this through, and also participate in the appointment of the successor to Iran's Supreme Leader.
Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz announced that the decision to eliminate Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was made by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in November 2025. Khamenei was eliminated in the early hours of a joint American-Israeli air campaign on February 28.
Iran's foreign minister said the country is ready to resist any US ground invasion. Iran is not asking for a ceasefire and sees no reason for negotiations.
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth announced that the US eliminated an Iranian unit commander who was attempting to assassinate Donald Trump. This was not the primary objective of the operation, but those responsible were on the US target list.
The Iranian Embassy in Ukraine invited Ukrainians to express their sorrow for the deceased Ayatollah Ali Khamenei by opening a book of condolences on March 4-6, 2026. Ukraine's Ambassador to South Africa, Oleksandr Shcherba, condemned this initiative, recalling Iran's responsibility for assisting the Russians and the deaths of Ukrainians.
A phone conversation between Trump and Netanyahu initiated the US-Israel war against Iran. Trump was inclined to strike Iran, but Netanyahu asked to postpone the operation.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that any leader appointed by the Iranian clergy would be a target for destruction. This came amid discussions about the election of a successor to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed during American-Israeli strikes.
Iran's Assembly of Experts has elected Mojtaba Khamenei as the new Supreme Leader under pressure from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. This occurred after the death of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Iran's Assembly of Experts, which elects the Supreme Leader, is holding a virtual meeting. This comes after Israeli strikes on Assembly facilities in Tehran and Qom.
Analysts claim that Putin can only offer verbal support to Iran after Ali Khamenei's death. Russia will not provide military assistance to Tehran, as the partnership agreement does not provide for mutual defense.
European officials are concerned that a US operation against Iran will divert attention from the war in Ukraine. This could lead to a decrease in US arms supplies and a weakening of support for Kyiv.
The US President did not specify which Iranian leaders were targeted or how many people died as a result of the strikes.
