US President Donald Trump has crossed “a very dangerous red line” by killing Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, the Iranian deputy foreign minister Saeed Khatibzadeh told CNN in an exclusive interview on Sunday. Khatibzadeh said many Shiite followers across the world will react to the killing of Khamenei. Strikes have continued throughout the weekend, killing civilians, damaging property and bringing air and water traffic to a standstill. Khatibzadeh said that Iran had communicated with Gulf Arab states to shut down US bases which Tehran considers a threat. “It was a war of choice.”For more CNN news and newsletters create an account at CNN.com

Source: CNN March 01, 2026 12:51 UTC