Death of Ali Khamenei and Declaration of Public Mourning
March 1, 2026
Iran's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, has been confirmed dead following an attack in Tehran. The Iranian government announced 40 days of public mourning and a seven-day national holiday. The President of Iran condemned Khamenei's assassination as a 'major crime' and vowed a response from Tehran. He stated that his blood would lead to changes in the Islamic world. The circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear.