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Ali Khamenei

Iran's Supreme Leader 1989-2026, killed in Israeli strike; deceased father of current Supreme Leader Mojtaba.

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#82 Mar

Succeeded by interim structure under which Larijani refused US talks

Iran Conflict 2026: Larijani: Iran will not talk to the US
#82 Mar

Replaced by council that sought talks only via Omani mediation

Iran Conflict 2026: Iran signals talks only via Oman
#71 Mar

Counted among up to 40 senior Iranian officials killed in strikes

Iran Conflict 2026: 40 senior Iranian officials killed
#31 Mar

Confirmed killed by Israeli airstrike on Tehran compound

Iran Conflict 2026: Iran confirms Khamenei killed by Israel
#41 Mar

Replaced by three-person interim council named under Article 111

Iran Conflict 2026: Three men take Supreme Leader powers
#61 Mar

Targeted as part of regime whose fifth commander loss cracked the chain

Iran Conflict 2026: Iran loses fifth commander; chain cracks
#61 Mar
#51 Mar

Described by Putin as 'cynical murder' and 'pre-planned aggression'

Iran Conflict 2026: Putin calls the killing 'cynical murder'
#228 Feb

Confirmed killed by Israel in Tehran airstrike after hours of uncertainty

Iran Conflict 2026: Khamenei status unknown for hours
#228 Feb