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Iran confirms Khamenei's death, declares 40 days of mourning

Mar 1, 2026, 01:56 GMT+0

Iran’s state broadcaster confirmed the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei early Sunday, hours after US and Israel said he had been killed in their airstrikes on Saturday.

Shortly afterward, the Iranian cabinet announced seven days of public holiday and 40 days of national mourning.

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