Khamenei's Death Gives Iranians Hope Von Der Leyen

2026-03-04 11:54:22

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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen made this statement in a post on X, Ukrinform reports.

“With Khamenei gone, there is renewed hope for the people of Iran,” she said, adding that “we must ensure that the future is theirs to claim and shape.”

At the same time, von der Leyen warned that this moment carries a real risk of instability that could push the region into a spiral of violence.

“We are engaging closely with all key actors, as well as with our regional partners, to safeguard stability and security and to protect civilian lives,” she said.

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She also emphasized that she had spoken today with King Abdullah II of Jordan.

“We stand in full solidarity with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan following yesterday’s Iranian strikes,” von der Leyen said.

She highlighted that Jordan is a valuable partner for Europe in the region and will play a key role in the period ahead.

Von der Leyen also thanked the king for his leadership and assured him of the European Union’s full support.

On February 28, the United States and Israel conducted joint strikes on the regime’s facilities in Iran. Subsequently, Iran attacked U.S. bases in Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, and Jordan.

Later, the Islamic Republic News Agency confirmed that Khamenei died on the morning of February 28.

Photo: Office of the President of Ukraine

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