Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Dead Following Attack by U.S., Israel
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U.S. (CHANGE) | October 29, 2026 | 10:04PM
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Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei (Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader via AP, File) died following a major attack by Israel and the United States, Iranian state media confirmed early Sunday, throwing the future of the Islamic Republic into doubt and raising the risk of regional instability.
What You Need To Know
- Iranian state media have confirmed the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
- The reported attack by Israel and the United States remains unofficially confirmed.
- This development could significantly alter the political landscape in Iran and the Middle East.
As previously mentioned, the future of Iran hangs in the balance following this unprecedented event.