India Protests Against Iranian Leaders Killing
March 2, 2026 • Al Jazeera
Protests Erupt Across India Following Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s Death
Thousands of people took to the streets in cities across India on Sunday, protesting the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a US-Israeli air assault. The protests were widespread, with demonstrators chanting slogans against Israel and the United States.
According to reports, the chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah, expressed concern over the situation in Iran, urging calm among protesters. Iranian state television announced Khamenei’s death on Sunday morning, airing footage of the event accompanied by a black mourning banner.
Additionally, Iranian media reported that several high-ranking family members of Khamenei were killed in the attack. The incident has sparked widespread reaction across India, with protests continuing into the evening.
The situation in Iran remains fluid, and further developments are expected.
Source: Al Jazeera