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News India Live, Digital Desk: supreme leader of iran Ayatollah Ali Khamenei After the confirmation of death in the American-Israeli attack, Iran has declared an ‘all-out’ war. Describing it as a fight for its existence, Tehran has rained missiles on American bases located in Israel and Gulf countries.
1. Khamenei’s death and mourning in Iran
The Iranian government and state media have officially confirmed that 86-year-old Ayatollah Khamenei has been killed in the attack on Saturday (February 28).
End of the family: According to the report, Khamenei’s daughter, son-in-law and grandson also died in this attack.
40 days of mourning: Iran has declared 40 days of national mourning and 7 days of public holiday in the country.
New Commander: Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) Brigadier General Ahmed Waheedi Has been appointed as its new Commander-in-Chief.
2. Iran’s counterattack: Israel and Gulf countries on target
Iran has launched ‘Operation Truthful Promise 4’ to avenge Khamenei’s ‘martyrdom’:
Devastation in Israel: Iranian missiles targeted Tel Aviv and Beit Shemesh, with an attack on a prayer site killing at least 10 people.
Dubai and Abu Dhabi Alert: According to the UAE Defense Ministry, Iran fired 137 missiles and more than 200 drones at Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Most of these were shot down in the air, but some drones have fallen on civilian targets.
Attack on American warship: Iran claims it destroyed American aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln But 4 ballistic missiles have been fired.
3. Huge tension in UAE and Qatar
The heat of war has now reached Dubai and Doha:
Stock market closed: The stock exchanges of Dubai (DFM) and Abu Dhabi (ADX) have been closed for 2 and 3 March.
Silence at airports: There have been reports of damage to a terminal at Dubai International Airport, following which dozens of airlines, including Emirates and Air India, have canceled their flights.
4. India’s concern: CBSE exams postponed
There is big news for thousands of Indian students living in the Middle East:
Exams postponed: In view of the deteriorating conditions, CBSE has postponed the exams in Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE. 2 March 2026 The 10th and 12th examinations to be held have been postponed.
5. Violence in Pakistan: Attack on US Embassy
Pakistan’s protest against Khamenei’s death karachi Protesters broke into the US Consulate and vandalized it, with nine people reported dead during the violence.
