Iranian-German actor Elnaaz Norouzi, known for Sacred Games and Tehran, spoke about the Iran-Israel conflict, Ali Khamenei’s assassination, and decades of suffering under the regime, asserting that Mojtaba taking power would not change conditions for Iranians. Amid the growing unrest, Iranian-German actor Elnaaz Norouzi speaks exclusively to mid-day about the global turmoil, her stance on assassination, and the deep emotional impact of the conflict. Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was reportedly assassinated on February 28 in a joint strike by the United States and Israel, dramatically escalating tensions across the Middle East. In response, Iran launched retaliatory attacks on US bases in the region, intensifying the crisis. 

Violence broke out near the Olympic Village in Milan after a massive protest against the Winter Games escalated into clashes with police. Earlier in the day, more than 10,000 demonstrators marched peacefully through the city, criticizing the environmental impact of new venues and the social cost of hosting the Olympics. But after nightfall, tensions rose — stones and flares were thrown, and authorities responded with tear gas and water cannons to disperse the crowd.