NewzVille International
Iranian state television confirmed in the early hours of Sunday that Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has died. A presenter on state television announced his death at 5:00 am (0130 GMT).
Iranian media also reported the deaths of his daughter, son-in-law and granddaughter.
State television declared a 40-day mourning period and seven public holidays following the Ayatollah’s death.
Khamenei, 86, had served as Iran’s Supreme Leader since 1989.
His killing triggers a constitutional process under which the Iranian President, Pezeshkian, the head of the judiciary and one cleric from the Guardian Council will form a council to lead the country.
