The war continues between America, Israel and Iran. There is a war-like situation throughout the Middle East. Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei died in a US-Israeli attack. Script writer and lyricist Javed Akhtar has also made a big statement on this. Criticizing the attack by America and Israel, Akhtar has targeted Donald Trump and Israel. Besides, questions were also raised about the role of China.

What did Javed Akhtar say on Israel-America?

Javed Akhtar targeted US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and said that both of them have crossed the limits this time. Both of them have harassed others like bullies that they have no other option but to take decisive action.

took on China

Javed Akhtar also raised questions on China’s silence on the attacks by Israel and America. He said, ‘If they are allowed to continue such adventurism and treat Iran like Iraq, then China will lose its confidence in the world.’

Posted on social media

Javed Akhtar posted on social media platform Netanyahu and Trump, like all other bullies, have so harassed others that they have no choice but to take decisive action.

I think this time trump and Israel have over played there hand because if they are allowed to get away with this audacity and do an Iraq to Iran China will lose her total credibility in the world. Netanyahu and Trump like all the bullies have pushed others to the wall and…

— Javed Akhtar (@Javedakhtarjadu) March 1, 2026

Khamenei killed in US-Israel attack

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in the attack by America and Israel. After various claims including US President Donald Trump, Iranian media has also confirmed Khamenei’s death. Iran has declared 40 days of public mourning and seven days of public holidays on the death of its supreme leader. Apart from Khamenei, Iranian media has also confirmed the death of Iran’s Defense Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh and the Chief of Staff of its Armed Forces in the American-Israeli attacks.

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s first reaction has emerged on the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the attack by Israel and America. He has expressed grief over Khamenei’s death. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed deep condolences to Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian over the assassination of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and his family members.

Putin furious over Khamenei’s death

Putin said that this murder was carried out in blatant disregard of human morality and international law. He said that Khamenei will be remembered in Russia as an outstanding statesman who made a significant contribution to strengthening friendly relations between Russia and Iran. Along with this, Putin has also asked Pejeshkian to express his heartfelt sympathy and support to Khamenei’s relatives and loved ones, as well as to the government and people of Iran.

Iran US-Israel vow revenge

After the death of Supreme Leader Khamenei, Iran has vowed to take revenge from America and Israel. Ali Larijani, Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, one of the most powerful people in Iran, talked about stabbing a knife in the heart of America. He promised further retaliation against America and Israel, saying, ‘Our military’s reaction will be even stronger. They should know that they cannot just attack and run away.

The Russian Foreign Ministry advised America and Israel to stop the attacks and adopt the path of dialogue, calling it an unprovoked action. Russia said that the situation should be brought back on the path of political and diplomatic solution. Russia has recommended the international community to objectively assess these incidents.

Many top officials including Iranian Defense Minister died

After the attack on Iran, US President Donald Trump released a video message on Truth and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu released a video message on X. In this, both of them showed solidarity with the people of Iran and claimed that they had carried out a ‘preventive attack’ to save the world from the threat of terrorism.

Iran’s state media on Saturday (28 February 2026) confirmed the killing of both Iran’s Defense Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh and the Chief of Staff of its Armed Forces in American and Israeli strikes. Earlier, Iran had confirmed the death of IRGC leader Major General Mohammad Pakpur and Defense Council Secretary Ali Shamkhani.