Published: Mar 01, 2026, 08:15 IST | Updated: Mar 01, 2026, 08:15 IST
Iran’s state television has confirmed that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed during the joint US‑Israel military strikes on Iranian targets, marking a dramatic escalation in Middle East tensions. Following the announcement, Tehran declared 40 days of national mourning and several days of public holidays. The strikes have sparked global concern, retaliatory actions and uncertainty over the region’s future.