Iran's supreme leader Khamenei killed, Iranian state media confirm - Reuters
Iran's supreme leader Khamenei killed, Iranian state media confirm Reuters
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Ali Khamenei was the Supreme Leader of Iran until his death.
A veteran security figure and long-time adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader who has returned to a central role in shaping Tehran’s military and diplomatic strategy.
Iran's Defence Minister.
Benjamin Netanyahu is the prime minister of Israel.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Supreme Leader of Iran.
Commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards.
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Iran's state media confirmed Sunday that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in U.S.-Israeli attacks on Saturday. The Iranian government announced a 40-day mourning period after the report of the leader's death.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed on Saturday, state media confirmed, after the United States and Israel launched the most ambitious attack on Iranian targets in decades. The Iranian government announced a 40-day mourning period following the report of the leader's death.
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