Iran’s leaders: Who was killed? Who’s in charge now?
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by Max RegoMarch 2, 2026
As U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran continue, the growing death toll in the Middle Eastern country includes a number of senior leadership officials. Among those killed in Iran is Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who had ruled the country since 1989. In total, over 500 Iranians have died as of 6 a.m. EST Monday,…
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Originally published on The Hill on 3/2/2026