NewsFeedIranian state media confirmed that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader since 1989, was killed in a joint US-Israeli air strike. Here’s what we know about him and the key moments that defined his rule.Published On 1 Mar 2026
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SUN · 2026-03-01 · 13:50 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0301-20339
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Who was Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei?
According to Iranian state media, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader since 1989, was killed on March 1, 2026, in a joint US-Israeli air strike. Khamenei served as the supreme leader of Iran, a position of significant political and religious authority, for over three decades.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-03-01 · 13:50 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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According to Iranian state media, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader since 1989, was killed on March 1, 2026, in a joint US-Israeli air strike. Khamenei served as the supreme leader of Iran, a position of significant political and religious authority, for over three decades. The news report provides information about Khamenei's background and highlights key events that occurred during his rule. The article aims to inform readers about the life and leadership of this influential figure in Iranian politics following his reported death.
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Iranian state media confirmed that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed.
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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was Iran’s supreme leader since 1989.
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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a joint US-Israeli air strike.
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