Iranian state media confirmed the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei following a joint U.S.-Israeli airstrike on Saturday, February 28, 2026. The strike targeted a compound in Tehran, reportedly killing the leader along with several family members and high-ranking military officials.
State outlets including IRNA and Fars News report that Khamenei died at his residence alongside his daughter, son-in-law, and grandchild. The Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) declared 40 days of national mourning following the announcement.
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