Khamenei killed as US and Israel strike Iran in widening warA man displays a portrait of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as supporters of Iraqi Shi'ite armed groups gather to show support for Iran on the day the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran, in Basra, Iraq, February 28, 2026. Iran quickly responded by firing missiles on Israel, US military bases and Persian Gulf countries including the financial hub of Dubai. Iranian media reported strikes on defensive and civilian sites, including one that killed 64 people at a school in Hormozgan. OPEC+ will consider the option of a larger oil supply increase when key members meet on Sunday, after the Israel strikes, according to a delegate. Trump on Friday downplayed concerns about the likelihood of oil prices spiking if he attacks Iran, saying, “I’m concerned about people’s lives.

Source: Bangkok Post March 01, 2026 00:30 UTC