Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran, is reported to have been killed in joint Israeli and U.S. attacks on February 27, 2026. Khamenei succeeded Ruhollah Khomeini as the leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran in 1989.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran, is reported to have been killed in joint Israeli and U.S. attacks on February 27, 2026. Khamenei succeeded Ruhollah Khomeini as the leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran in 1989.

Javad Zamani's funeral was held on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, in Iran, following his execution alongside Abolfazl Saeedi on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, by order of the Islamic Republic regime.
Alireza Zakani, the mayor of Tehran, announced that a "farewell ceremony" for Ali Khamenei and a funeral procession for him and other family members killed alongside him will begin on July 4, with his burial scheduled for July 9 in Mashhad. Zakani predicts at least 15 to 20 million people will participate in the ceremony in Tehran.
Iran International launched a new season titled "The Death of Khamenei; End of the Dictator," which analyzes Ali Khamenei's 36-year leadership and the challenges facing his son, Mojtaba Khamenei, in sustaining the Islamic Republic. Viewers can access reports, articles, documentaries, and interviews through Iran International's television, news sections, website, and social media accounts.