Published: Mar 01, 2026, 11:15 IST | Updated: Mar 01, 2026, 11:15 IST
Iran has declared 40 days of national mourning following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, state media confirmed. The announcement marks the beginning of an official mourning period across the Islamic Republic after the 86-year-old leader was reported killed in United States-Israeli strikes. The prolonged mourning period underscores the political and religious significance of Khamenei’s role since 1989, as Iran enters a sensitive transition phase.