Live Updates: Khamenei killed in Tehran aistrikes | The Jerusalem PostOne woman killed in central Israel following Iran missile barrage • Pahlavi publishes outline for democratic Iran • Khamenei’s advisor, IRGC commander, both confirmed killed in strikesPEOPLE HOLD US, Israeli flags and a poster of U.S. President Donald Trump during a rally against Iran's ruling establishment in Los Angeles, California, US February 28, 2026. PEOPLE HOLD US, Israeli flags and a poster of U.S. President Donald Trump during a rally against Iran’s ruling establishment in Los Angeles, California, US February 28, 2026. (photo credit: REUTERS/JILL CONNELLY)

March 1, 8:19 AM

Mohammed Bagheri’s death is confirmed by Iranian state mediaByFRAIDY MOSER

March 1, 7:41 AM

Iran increases ballistic missile attacks after admitting Khamenei deathAlthough it turns out Khamenei was killed likely in the war’s opening moments by around 30 bombs around 8:00 a.m. Saturday morning, the more intense response only came later.ByYONAH JEREMY BOBEnlarge An Iranian missile is displayed during a rally marking the annual Quds Day, or Jerusalem Day, on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan in Tehran, Iran April 29, 2022. An Iranian missile is displayed during a rally marking the annual Quds Day, or Jerusalem Day, on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan in Tehran, Iran April 29, 2022.(photo credit: MAJID ASGARIPOUR/WANA (WEST ASIA NEWS AGENCY) VIA REUTERS)Go to the full article > >

March 1, 7:40 AM

Trump threatens Iran with ‘force that has never been seen before’ if strikes continueQalibaf said Iranian authorities had prepared scenarios “including” contingencies for the period after Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and pledged that Iran would “continue Khamenei’s path.”BySHIR PERETSEnlargeUS President Donald Trump pumps his fist after disembarking Air Force One at Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Florida, US, February 27, 2026US President Donald Trump pumps his fist after disembarking Air Force One at Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Florida, US, February 27, 2026(photo credit: REUTERS/ELIZABETH FRANTZ)Go to the full article > >

March 1, 6:50 AM

What happened on the first day of Operation Rising Lion?Israel, US started a massive potential regime-changing attack on Iran, killing Khamenei.ByYONAH JEREMY BOB

March 1, 5:38 AM

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s dictator, dies at 86 to air strikeAt first dismissed as weak and indecisive, Khamenei seemed an unlikely choice for supreme leader.ByREUTERSEnlargeIran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei waves during a meeting in Tehran, Iran, February 17, 2026.Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei waves during a meeting in Tehran, Iran, February 17, 2026.(photo credit: Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader/WANA (West Asia News Agency)/Handout via REUTERS)Go to the full article > >

March 1, 5:38 AM

Pahlavi: Iran is ‘not Iraq,’ nation will hold free elections, establish ties with Israel Pahlavi expressed immense gratitude to US President Donald Trump for his role in the operation and for his words of encouragement to Iran’s citizens.ByMAYA ZANGER-NADISEnlargeReza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran's last shah and an Iranian opposition figure, speaks during the Munich Security Conference (MSC) in Munich, Germany, February 13, 2026.Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran’s last shah and an Iranian opposition figure, speaks during the Munich Security Conference (MSC) in Munich, Germany, February 13, 2026.(photo credit: REUTERS/THILO SCHMUELGEN)Go to the full article > >