Iranian state television confirmed the death of 86-year-old Ayatollah Ali Khamenei - Iran's Supreme Leader - in a statement released on the morning of February 28. This is also reported by various international publications.
According to officially released information, Khomeini died in an airstrike in Tehran on Saturday, and a 40-day national mourning period has been declared in the country for his death.
The statement released by the Iranian president's office firmly stated that the death of the high-ranking official would not go unanswered.
It is assumed that this situation could have a broad impact not only on the Iranian political system, but also on the regional balance, diplomatic and military situation in the Middle East.
Although no further information has been provided from official sources, this news could further complicate international relations and security in the region.
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