Iranian State Television Confirms Death of Iran’s Supreme Leader.

Horn post staff February 28, 2026

Hargeisa (Horn post) Iranian state television has reported and confirmed the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, following recent large-scale military strikes amid the escalating conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel.

The announcement, broadcast by Iranian State Television, marks the first official confirmation from Iranian authorities regarding the fate of the country’s long-time supreme leader. No further details were immediately provided on the circumstances of his death.

The development is expected to have major political and security implications for Iran and the wider Middle East, as regional tensions remain high and military operations continue.

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