Iran confirms supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei killed in Israeli and US strikes, and Iran will enter 40 days of state mourning. Iran confirms supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei killed in Israeli and US strikes, and Iran will observe 40 days of mourning. Several of his family members were confirmed dead by Iran state media, including his daughter, grandchild, daughter-in-law and son-in-law. 86-year-old leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was in power in Iran as its supreme leader since past three decades, one of the longest in the world. According to Reuters, Iran’s constitution requires that the supreme leader be a cleric under the doctrine of vilayat-e faqih — the guardianship of the Islamic jurist.

Source: dna March 01, 2026 01:47 UTC