People gather to mourn the death of Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in joint US and Israeli strikes, at a square in Tehran. AFP picKUALA LUMPUR: Opposition members of Parliament have expressed condolences to the people of Iran following the death of its supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in an attack involving Israel and the United States. "Such actions transcend the bounds of lawful conduct and undermine the very framework of diplomacy upon which global stability depends. "This development risks triggering a dangerous escalation of tensions across West Asia and poses serious implications for regional and international security. The preservation of peace requires restraint, respect for sovereignty and adherence to established international norms" he said in a statement.

Source: New Strait Times March 01, 2026 08:22 UTC