Lawmakers, world leaders react to Khamenei’s death after Iran strikes
The Hill
by Ryan ManciniMarch 1, 2026
The death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday following joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran was met with praise from some lawmakers and world leaders, and left others condemning the Trump administration and declaring its actions illegal. Rep. Yassamin Ansari (D-Ariz.), the only Iranian American member of Congress, called Khamenei the “epitome of evil” and said,…
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Originally published on The Hill on 3/1/2026