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Joinfortmill

(20,902 posts) Sat Feb 28, 2026, 03:45 PM Saturday

'Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khameini confirmed dead after US-Israel strikes' [View all]

https://www.rawstory.com/iran-strike-2675446894/

'Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayotollah Ali Khameini, was confirmed dead on Saturday after the U.S. and Israel coordinated attacks against the country, according to reports.

Khameini, 86, had led Iran for more than 35 years following the death of revolutionary founder Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in 1989. His death marks a major blow for the country and sets off an immediate succession crisis in the country.'

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Is Trump "acting president" of Iran now? n/t flvegan Saturday #1

Well, that's how it works, right? In his mind, that is. Beartracks Saturday #2

Give him a Silver Star for this and one PCIntern Saturday #3

The Trump - Presidential Medal of Honor and Super Bravery is next for him. flvegan Saturday #8

He'll have his Board of Peace award him some War Hero medal. Beartracks Saturday #9

Wow. Maduro got lucky leftstreet Saturday #4

Everything EarthAbides Saturday #5

Donald John's room-mate in the infernal hereafter Vogon_Glory Saturday #6

And I'm sure his replacement is so much more liberal uppityperson Saturday #7

Well. Hiding in plain site in his compound. Seems D. Spaulding Saturday #10