Iranian state media have confirmed that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in Israeli-US airstrikes targeting Iran, following earlier reports of his death from various sources. The attacks, which began early Saturday, also reportedly claimed the lives of other senior Iranian officials

Iranian state media have confirmed that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in Israeli-US airstrikes targeting Iran, following earlier reports of his death from various sources. The attacks, which began early Saturday, also reportedly claimed the lives of other senior Iranian officials.

A 40-day national mourning period has been announced in Iran to honor the longtime leader. Khamenei, who had led the country for decades, has been a central figure in Iran’s domestic and foreign policies, making his death a significant turning point for the nation.

Earlier on Sunday, US President Donald Trump took to Truth Social to claim responsibility for the strikes, stating that Khamenei “was unable to avoid our intelligence and highly sophisticated tracking systems” and emphasizing coordination with Israel. He described the incident as an opportunity for the Iranian people to reclaim their country