Those questions echoed across the Middle East and the planet Saturday as world leaders reacted warily to U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran that may have ended the life of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Similarly to Europeans, governments across the Middle East condemned Iran’s strikes on Arab neighbors while staying silent on the U.S. military action. Iran retaliated by firing missiles and drones toward Israel and U.S. military bases in the Middle East. AdvertisementThe three countries have led efforts to reach a negotiated solution over Iran’s nuclear program. Iran must refrain from indiscriminate military strikes.

Source: Huffington Post February 28, 2026 14:04 UTC