Iran Mourns Khamenei; Poet Calls for Trump's Death

Iran has commenced extensive funeral processions for its former supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, who died on February 28, 2026. Millions of Iranians have gathered in public spaces to mourn, with officials also appearing publicly. During one ceremony, poet Mohammad Rasouli publicly called for the assassination of Donald Trump, stating, "I swear by your blood; Trump’s murder is our responsibility." Rasouli questioned why Trump, whom he described as "the most bastard man in the world," was still alive and why his killing was not considered a responsibility following the death of Khamenei.

The succession of the supreme leader has also drawn attention, with Mojtaba Khamenei, appointed 10 days after his father's death, notably absent from public view for three months. His absence was highlighted during the funeral ceremonies when his brothers, Mustafa, Massoud, and Meysam, stood together beside their father's coffin. The lack of public appearance or recorded messages from Mojtaba Khamenei has raised questions about his role and visibility as the new supreme leader.

In separate news, a court ruling has permitted the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for over 350,000 Haitians and 6,000 Syrians. This status allows individuals from designated countries experiencing conflict or natural disasters to reside and work in the United States. The ruling was discussed in the context of safeguarding individuals fleeing failed states or countries unable to manage current crises, such as Venezuela following a natural disaster.