Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and several members of his family died in a US-Israeli air strike that occurred in February 2026. Following this event, large crowds gathered to mourn Khamenei.
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Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and Family Killed in Air Strike
Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran, and members of his family were killed in a US-Israeli air strike in February 2026. This incident prompted significant public mourning in Iran.
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