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An Iranian’s Account of the Day Khamenei Was Killed
Talking from Iran, a 25-year-old girl recounted the combo of pleasure and hope that took maintain after information broke that the nation’s supreme chief had been killed in a collection of U.S. and Israeli airstrikes.
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I heard the information of his dying on TV. All of the sudden, individuals got here out and had been celebrating. We’re so stuffed with pleasure. Once I awoke round 10 a.m., I noticed that the assaults had began. The web was fully minimize off round 11 a.m. our time, I’m presently related by making an attempt many VPNs. I didn’t anticipate [Ayatollah Ali] Khamenei to be killed on the primary day. All of the sudden, I noticed individuals shouting slogans in opposition to the regime from the home windows, and I heard that folks got here out in automobiles and even on foot on the principle streets of the town and had been celebrating. Though there was no safety, it appeared that a couple of brokers got here, a couple of forces got here and folks returned dwelling, however the slogans from the home windows continued. Once I discuss to my pals, we’re so full of pleasure, stuffed with pleasure, that we don’t know learn how to relax. I hadn’t seen my mom cry for years, however tonight I noticed her crying with pleasure. My solely concern is that the Islamic republic stays after the assaults. Can I see a whole democracy in Iran? That is my want. And I hope we obtain it as quickly as doable.

By Monika Cvorak and Artemis Moshtaghian
March 1, 2026

