01.03.2026 10:51
The Iraqi government declared a 3-day national mourning following the killing of Iran's religious leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in US-Israel attacks. The government called for an immediate halt to military operations. In Baghdad, protests targeting the US Embassy occurred in response to Khamenei's death.
Iran confirmed that its religious leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in the joint attacks by the US and Israel. The Iraqi government announced that a 3-day national mourning period was declared across the country following the statement.
IRAQI GOVERNMENT SPOKESPERSON CONDEMNED THE ATTACKS IN STRONG TERMS
In a statement made by Iraqi Government Spokesperson Basim al-Awadi, the attack was condemned in strong terms, stating, "Iraq reiterates its call for the immediate and unconditional cessation of military operations that have plunged the region into an unprecedented level of violence, fueled conflicts, and fundamentally undermined international security and peace."
SUPPORTERS OF IRANIAN-BACKED ARMED GROUPS TRIED TO ENTER THE GREEN ZONE
In the capital Baghdad, in the morning hours, supporters of Iranian-backed armed groups attempted to enter the heavily secured Green Zone, where the US Embassy is located, to protest the killing of Khamenei and the airstrikes. As the crowd gathered in front of the Asma Bridge at the entrance of the Green Zone attempted to breach the concrete barriers, security forces intervened. Iraqi security forces used tear gas and water cannons to disperse the protesters.