death of

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He said he had three candidates to lead Iran after the death of Iran's supreme leader, and then he said his best candidates had been killed.

From Barron's

Adapted from Maggie O'Farrell's novel, Hamnet tells the semi-fictionalised story of the death of William Shakespeare's 11-year-old son.

From BBC

More than 47 years later, the death of Khomeini’s successor, Iran’s 86-year-old Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, elicited similar scenes of joy, with crowds in some areas openly cheering and dancing in the streets to mark the killing of a leader more feared than loved.

From Los Angeles Times

The death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei brought a sense of disbelief to a nation divided over his legacy, as loyal supporters gathered in mourning and opponents celebrated his demise.

From The Wall Street Journal

The death of Ali Khamenei has pushed Iran into a volatile and uncertain phase.

From BBC