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Ali khamenei

A silent coup in Iran? IRGC takes over as de facto ruler as rift with President Masoud Pezeshkian deepens, his authority sidelined

OpIndia Staff - 1 April, 2026

The presidency is in "political deadlock" as a result of the IRGC's de facto takeover of governance in Iran.

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Muslims across the country protest after Iran confirms that Khamenei was killed in Israel–US strikes

OpIndia Staff - 1 March, 2026

Protests erupted across Jammu and Kashmir after Iran confirmed Khamenei’s death in Israel–US strikes, with mourners carrying his images, political figures denouncing the attack and the regional administration appealing for peace as demonstrations continued.

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Iran: 86-year-old supreme leader Khamenei killed in US-Israel strikes, 36 years of rule ends

OpIndia Staff - 1 March, 2026

Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed in coordinated US-Israel air strikes on his Tehran compound on 28th February, state television said, triggering an official mourning period and speculation over Iran’s future amid heightened tensions.

US President Donald Trump issues strong warning to Iran’s Supreme leader ahead of nuclear talks in Oman, says Khamenei should be ‘very worried’

OpIndia Staff - 5 February, 2026

President Trump warned Iran’s Supreme Leader to be “very worried” as the two nations prepare for high-stakes nuclear talks in Oman this Friday. Despite rising military tensions and disputes over whether to include ballistic missiles, both sides have confirmed the meeting.

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Has Iran been able to ‘deal with’ the protests despite Trump’s bravado? Here is what is happening under Ayatollah regime now

Anurag - 20 January, 2026

After weeks of unrest, Iranian authorities say order has been restored through arrests, patrols, and surrender ultimatums, even as foreign monitors dispute casualty figures and Trump’s rhetoric fuels regime change narratives with implications beyond Iran’s borders.

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Kashmir: Palestinian and Hezbollah flags, banners of Khamenei and others waved during Muharram procession, deceased Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah’s poster pasted on police station

OpIndia Staff - 4 July, 2025

Authorities took down banners displaying Hassan Nasrallah's image from public areas, prompting protests in Magam.

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Iran’s supreme leader Khamenei, under whose regime Muslim women are beaten and killed, peddles fake victimhood of Indian Islamists, clubs India with Gaza

OpIndia Staff - 16 September, 2024

It is pertinent to note that the Iranian Supreme leader made the anti-India post while vying itself as a champion and leader of the Muslim world, months after persecuting innocent Muslims protesting against the death of Mahsa Amini, who was killed for not wearing hijab properly.