Irans Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei killed in Nigeria
March 2, 2026 • Al Jazeera
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Killed in Attack
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran, has been killed in an attack in Tehran. The incident occurred on [date] and is believed to have been carried out by a US-Israeli coalition.
Protests are underway in Nigeria’s Shia Muslim community, with members mourning the loss of Ayatollah Khamenei. Demonstrators are carrying his portrait and waving Iranian flags, while also displaying American and Israeli flags that were reportedly dragged along the ground.
Details of the attack on Ayatollah Khamenei are not yet available. However, it is confirmed that he was killed in Tehran, where he had been based for many years.
The incident has sparked a reaction from the Nigerian Shia Muslim community, with members expressing their grief and outrage over Ayatollah Khamenei’s death. The protests are ongoing, with demonstrators continuing to gather and express their emotions.
No further information is currently available on the circumstances surrounding Ayatollah Khamenei’s death or any potential response from the Iranian government.
Source: Al Jazeera