The Observer
Sunday, 1 March 2026
Sunday 1 March 2026: Ayatollah's Fallout and a Divided West
Middle East Escalation
The Observer's front page is dominated by the headline "Attack on the Ayatollah," graphically depicted with an aerial image of "Iran airstrikes" showing extensive destruction, and plumes of smoke over a city. An inset reveals a woman holding a picture of Supreme Leader Khamenei, underscoring the turmoil. Inside the paper, Israeli officials report Khamenei's body was found following joint US and Israeli attacks. President Trump urged Iranians to overthrow the regime, while Tehran retaliated against Israel, UAE, and Qatar. This conflict has deepened a transatlantic divide, with the UK and Europe, including Labour, withholding support for the US actions, leading to flight cancellations and expected volatility in oil markets.
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