Global Reactions Follow US and Israeli Strikes on Iran Amid Reported Death of Supreme Leader

On February 28, 2026, the US and Israel launched coordinated strikes targeting Iran, including sites linked to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, whose death was reported but not officially confirmed. Iran retaliated with missile attacks on US and allied bases in the Gulf. Global reactions varied: European leaders called for restraint and emergency meetings, urging negotiations; Russia and China condemned the strikes as violations of sovereignty; Gulf states condemned Iranian missile attacks on their territories; and the UN Secretary-General called for de-escalation to prevent wider conflict.