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Iran's Leader Killed in Air Strikes
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei died on Saturday. US and Israeli air strikes together killed him.
Khamenei was 86 years old. He led Iran as supreme leader.
Iran postponed his state funeral rites after his death. The funeral was set for Wednesday evening.
His son Mojtaba is a leading candidate for supreme leader. Regime loyalists are promoting him for the role.
Klear Note — Iran's supreme leader is the country's highest authority. Khamenei held this position for 34 years. His death creates major uncertainty about Iran's future leadership.
Key Terms 3
- Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
- Supreme leader of Iran who held the highest power in the country.
- Supreme leader
- The highest political and religious leader in Iran.
- State funeral rites
- Official ceremonies held to honor a leader after death.