Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Dies: Iran Enters Mourning Period

Jakarta, Indonesia – Iranian state media confirmed the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Sunday, March 1, 2026. A television presenter reportedly shed tears while delivering the news.

Iran will observe 40 days of mourning following Khamenei’s death, according to reports from BBC International . He was reported to have died as a result of an attack by the Israeli Zionist regime and the United States on Saturday, February 28, 2026.

Previously, U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli officials announced that Khamenei had died in a brutal attack launched by the two countries.

A Major Blow to the Islamic Republic

Khamenei’s death represents a significant loss for the Islamic Republic, which he has led since 1989. He rose to power a decade after the theocratic revolution that overthrew Iran’s monarchy and profoundly impacted the Middle East.

Family Losses Confirmed

Iranian state media likewise confirmed the deaths of several members of Khamenei’s family, including daughters, granddaughters, daughters-in-law, and sons-in-law.

Revolutionary Guard Corps Response

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) responded to Khamenei’s death, stating, “We have lost a great leader and we mourn his passing,” according to a statement carried by the Fars news agency .

The statement further added that Khamenei’s “martyrdom at the hands of the cruelest terrorists and executioners of humanity is a sign of the legitimacy of this great leader and acceptance of his sincere devotion.”

The IRGC vowed that “the vengeful hand of the Iranian nation…will not let them off the hook” and pledged to stand “firmly in the face of domestic and foreign conspiracies.”