Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Killed in Israeli Airstrikes
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Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in Israeli airstrikes with U.S. support, ending his 36-year rule. The death was confirmed by both Israeli and Iranian authorities, with President Trump joining Israeli leaders in calling for the overthrow of Khamenei's regime. The Iranian government announced 40 days of mourning for the leader who was known for his anti-U.S. and anti-Israel stance and oversaw suppression of dissent during his authoritarian rule.
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His death was confirmed by President Trump, who joined Israeli leaders in calling for the overthrow of Khamenei's authoritarian regime as the U.S. and Israel launched airstrikes across Iran.
The Iranian government confirmed the supreme leader's death and announced 40 days of mourning.
During his 36-year rule, Khamenei was unwavering in his steadfast antipathy to the U.S. and Israel and to the violent suppression of dissent.
Khamenei, the Islamic Republic's second supreme leader, has been killed. He had held power since 1989, guiding Iran through difficult times — and overseeing the violent suppression of dissent.
