Russian media coverage on March 1, 2026, was dominated by the confirmation of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's death, which evolved through distinct phases. Early morning reports focused on conflicting claims about Khamenei's status, with Israeli assertions of his death countered by Iranian denials. By late morning, coverage shifted decisively to Iranian state television's confirmation of Khamenei's death, with multiple outlets reporting the development and analyzing the formation of a council to assume his duties. Throughout the afternoon, reports detailed Iran's retaliatory strikes against Israel and Cyprus, the declaration of jihad against the US and Israel, and Putin's condemnation of the assassination. Evening coverage focused on conflicting reports about Iranian strikes on a US aircraft carrier and the elimination of Iran's top military leadership, while also noting diplomatic overtures from Tehran's new government.