Contemporary era · 2026
Assassination of Ali Khamenei
On 28 February 2026, Ali Khamenei, the supreme leader of Iran, was assassinated in Tehran as part of a series of Israeli airstrikes aimed at high-ranking Iranian officials. Khamenei's death was confirmed by the Iranian government on 1 March.
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- When
- 28 Feb 2026
- Where
- Office of the Supreme Leader of Iran Complex
- Era
- Contemporary
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