Trump Announces Khamenei's Death, Iran's Power Shift

0:00Today is February 28th. This episode is brought to you by NordVPN, fast, reliable online privacy. Links in the episode description. Here's what's making headlines across the UK. President Donald Trump announced that the United States, working with Israel, has killed Iran's supreme leader Ali Kamanay in recent airstrikes. The 86-year-old cleric had ruled Iran for 36 years since 1989, shaping its policies as a long-time foe of America. With several administrations, Kamanay's leadership boosted Iran's regional influence through support for groups in places like Yemen, Lebanon, and Gaza, while clashing with neighbors such as Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Trump shared the news on his truth social platform, highlighting advanced U.S. intelligence and tracking that made the strike possible. Trump urged ordinary Iranians to rise against their regime, calling it their best shot at reclaiming control. The announcement followed a day of rumors after heavy U.S. and Israeli attacks, with Israeli

1:01officials confirming Kamanay's death beforehand. Now, uncertainty hangs over Iran's next leader, with no clear frontrunner among the clergy, military, and political figures. Potential names include Kamanay's son, Mochetaba, or security chief Ali Lerajani, though some may have died in the strikes, too. Trump jubbed he'd weigh in on the choice. Shrites will keep going as needed for stability in the Middle East, Trump said, while Iran hid back at targets in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab, Emirates, several other Gulf states, Jordan, and Israel. I stay on Tehran as the power shift unfolds. I stay on Tehran as the power shift unfolds. I stay on Tehran as the power shift unfolds. I stay on Tehran as the power shift unfolds. I stay on Tehran as the power shift unfolds. I stay on Tehran as the power shift unfolds. I stay on Tehran as the power shift unfolds. I stay on Tehran as the power shift unfolds. I stay on Tehran as the power shift unfolds. I stay on Tehran as the power shift unfolds. I stay on Tehran as the power shift unfolds.