Iran begins 40-day mourning after Khamenei killed in US-Israeli attack

Al JazeeraEN 4 min read 100% complete by Caolán MageeMarch 1, 2026 at 09:33 AM

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Following attacks by the United States and Israel, Iran has begun a 40-day mourning period for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed along with top security officials and family members. The strikes, which occurred on Saturday, mark a significant blow to Iran's leadership. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian condemned the killing, also declaring seven days of public holidays. Mourners have gathered in Tehran and other cities, while protests denouncing the killing have also been reported. Neighboring Iraq has declared three days of public mourning, with protests erupting in Baghdad's Green Zone near the US Embassy.

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Lorestan 30% Yasuj 30% Shiraz 30% Baghdad 40% Al Jazeera ×250% Iraq 50% Tehran ×260% Masoud Pezeshkian ×270% Israel ×270% United States ×280% Iran ×890% Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ×495%

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