Africa: Iran War Fallout for the Red Sea and the Horn of Africa - Political Analyst Weighs Up the Risks

AllAfrica
March 5, 2026
Analysis - The death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader, in March 2026 marks the end of a political era in the Middle Eastern country. Khamenei was killed in US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran's capital, Tehran. This has triggered a war drawing in numerous countries across the Middle East.
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Originally published on AllAfrica on 3/5/2026