Iran confirms the death of its Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who has been a dominant figure in the country since 1989.
Iranian state media have reported the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who has held the position since 1989 after succeeding Ayatollah Khomeini. Khamenei, aged 86, was a central figure in Iran's political landscape and his leadership was marked by significant national and international controversies. As news spread about his death, there has been a notable reaction from various political figures, including U.S. President Donald Trump, who celebrated the event and indicated that military actions against Iran would continue.