Ayatollah Ali Khamenei: defiant Iranian leader’s rule ended by his enemies
Dark haze over Tehran as US-Israeli forces bomb oil storage facilities
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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader, died at age 86 following a US-Israeli strike on his compound in Tehran. The strike, confirmed by satellite imagery showing heavy damage, occurred on Saturday and was announced by US President Donald Trump. Khamenei's daughter, son-in-law, and granddaughter were also reportedly killed in the attack. Iran has declared 40 days of mourning. Khamenei, who ruled for 36 years after succeeding Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in 1989, was a polarizing figure, both revered and feared for his role in maintaining the Islamic Republic and building Iran into a powerful anti-US force. Reports indicate that some Iranians grieved while others celebrated his death.
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AI-ExtractedUS President Donald Trump announced the killing and called Khamenei “one of the most evil people in History”.
Iran has announced 40 days of state-mandated mourning for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Satellite imagery captured heavy damage at Khamenei's central Tehran compound.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's 36-year rule ended during US-Israeli strikes against Iran.
Along with Khamenei, Iranian media said that his daughter, son-in-law and granddaughter were killed.
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