Key Highlights
- Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a US-Israeli airstrike on March 1, 2026.
- The strike targeted Khamenei during a meeting with senior aides, resulting in multiple casualties.
- His death ends a nearly 37-year rule, raising questions about Iran's political future.
- Iranian state media announced a 40-day mourning period following his death.
- Thousands of Iranians gathered in Tehran to mourn Khamenei, displaying deep emotional responses.
