State TV outlets announced a statement from Iran's Supreme National Security Council, confirming supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death. While announcing one of the state-run TV anchor break down into tears, declaring the killing as an assassination. Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was confirmed dead by Iran after US and Israel airstrikes. Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei killedIran 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.

Source: dna March 01, 2026 05:49 UTC