This file photo shows Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei speaking during an address in Teheran, Iran, on Jan. 17, 2026. (The Office of the Supreme Leader in Iran/Handout via Xinhua)

TEHRAN, March 1 (Xinhua) -- Iran's state media confirmed Sunday that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in U.S.-Israeli attacks on Saturday.

The Iranian government announced a 40-day mourning period after the report of the leader's death.

This photo taken on March 1, 2026 shows a view of downtown Tehran, Iran. The Iranian government announced a 40-day mourning period after the report of the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. (Xinhua/Shadati)

This photo taken on March 1, 2026 shows a view of downtown Tehran, Iran. The Iranian government announced a 40-day mourning period after the report of the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. (Xinhua/Shadati)