From Karachi to Beirut, Khamenei’s death sends shockwaves across the Shiite world
RNS | Covering the world of religion. [Unofficial]
March 5, 2026
Shiite Muslims make up around 10% to 15% of the world’s Muslim population, concentrated mainly in Iran, Iraq, Bahrain and Azerbaijan, while there are also significant communities in Pakistan, Lebanon and Yemen.
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