A rally in Tehran, Iran, on March 1, 2026, following the confirmation of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei's death by state TV. Reza Farhour told RNZ that he was happy about Iran’s supreme leader being killed. The death of Khamenei was an opportunity for Iranians to govern Iran the way they would like, he added. Last month, millions of Iranians had rallied across Europe, North America, and Oceania in response to a call by Pahlavi. “This Supreme Leader has been the symbol of a system that has brought enormous suffering to our people for 47 years,” she said.

Source: New Zealand Herald March 01, 2026 23:25 UTC