A Sudden Geopolitical Shockwave By: Javid Amin | 01 March 2026 In an unexpected and dramatic turn of events reported over the last 48 hours, state media in Iran and multiple credible international news outlets have confirmed that Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, was killed in a coordinated U.S.–Israeli air and missile strike on Tehran. The announcement has triggered widespread political, social, and security upheaval across South Asia and the Middle East. The repercussions are unfolding on multiple fronts — from violent…
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