Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is killed in Israeli strike, ending 36-year rule

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Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is killed in Israeli strike, ending 36-year iron rule

Updated March 1, 202612:03 PM ET

Originally published February 28, 20265:08 PM ET

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Peter Kenyon

White House confirms death of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

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