March 1: Iranian state media reported that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been killed following a joint strike carried out by the United States and Israel on Saturday. The development was confirmed by Iranian state outlets on Sunday morning.
According to the reports, Khamenei was killed when missiles struck a high-security compound during the coordinated attack targeting strategic sites across Iran. Iranian authorities have announced a 40-day period of national mourning across the country.
The announcement comes amid heightened regional tensions.
Meanwhile, senior government officials are expected to address the nation regarding the constitutional process for leadership succession and the country’s future political direction.
Khamenei had served as Iran’s Supreme Leader since 1989 and was widely regarded as one of the most powerful figures in the Middle East, shaping the policies of the Iran for more than three decades.
Further details regarding funeral arrangements and succession plans are expected to be announced in the coming hours.
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