Iran’s Tasnim News Agency and the semi-official Fars News Agency reported that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has passed away.

On March 1, Iranian state media confirmed that Ali Khamenei died following recent regional tensions involving the United States and Israel.

Earlier, US President Donald Trump and an Israeli official had referenced reports about Khamenei’s passing, though Tehran had not confirmed the information at that time.

On February 28, President Trump said the US administration believed the reports regarding Khamenei were “accurate.” On the same day, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated in a public video message that there were indications Iran’s Supreme Leader was “no longer alive.”

Following the announcement, Iran declared a 40-day national mourning period.

Developments in the region remain ongoing, with continued reports of heightened activity.

According to CNN, the passing of Khamenei — who succeeded Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, a central figure in Iran’s 1979 revolution — marks a major moment in Iran’s modern history. Observers say it could have significant implications for the country’s leadership structure and future direction, raising questions about potential institutional changes or broader internal shifts.