Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader for 36 years, was killed on February 28, 2026, along with several family members in joint US-Israeli precision strikes. Iran acknowledged the death on March 1, 2026, and scheduled a six-day funeral beginning Saturday in Tehran with burial on Thursday in Mashhad. Mojtaba Khamenei is designated as successor, with millions expected to attend events including processions through Iraq.