Key Highlights
- Khamenei died in strikes carried out by the US and Israel on February 28, 2026.
- The Iranian government confirmed his death via state television, leading to both mourning and celebrations among the public.
- Several high-ranking Iranian officials were also killed in the strikes, including the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
- The situation has escalated tensions in the region, prompting Iran to target US military bases in retaliation.
- Khamenei had ruled Iran for 36 years, consolidating both religious and political authority.
