Death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei Confirmed

Death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei Confirmed

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed on February 28 as a result of attacks carried out against the country. This information was confirmed by Iranian state television.

A 40-day national mourning period and a one-week holiday have been declared in the country. It is reported that members of Khamenei’s family were also killed in the attacks.

Initial reports of his death were published by Israeli media, while Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi denied the information. Later, Reuters reported the news citing an Israeli official. U.S. President Donald Trump also confirmed the information.

86-year-old Ali Khamenei had led Iran since 1989. As Supreme Leader, he held the highest authority over all branches of state power.

On February 28, Israel and the United States launched attacks on Iran. In response, Iran has been carrying out missile strikes on U.S. bases in the Middle East and on Israeli territory.