This entry concerns the killing of Ali Khamenei, who had been the Supreme Leader of Iran since 1989, when he succeeded Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. As Supreme Leader he held final authority over the Iranian state, including the armed forces and the judiciary, and he had earlier served as the country's president in the 1980s. The entry places the event in Tehran in 2026.
Before and after
- from 13 January 2026 to 18 January 20262026 northeastern Syria offensive
- 20 January 20262026 Gelida train derailment
- 21 February 20262026 Afghanistan–Pakistan War
- 28 February 20262026 Iran War
- 28 February 2026Assassination of Ali Khamenei
- 28 February 2026Death of Ali Khamenei
- 28 March 2026March 2026 No Kings protests
- 1 April 2026MV Hondius hantavirus outbreak
- 1 April 2026Launch of Artemis II
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