TV presenter weeps as he announces killing of Iranian leader, Khamenei (Video)

A TV presenter wept bitterly while announcing the demise of Iranian Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Sunday morning.

The announcer could not hold back tears as he cried, with tears running down his cheeks during the announcement.

The death of Khamenei has sent mixed feelings across Iran. Watch video
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Iranian state television early Sunday confirmed the death of Khamenei, announcing that he had died at age 86. The announcement followed a wave of intense military activity in the region after the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iranian targets.

A broadcaster on Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) had announced Khamenei’s death at around 5:00 a.m. local time, displaying a black mourning banner on screen. The televised statement did not immediately detail the precise circumstances of his death, but state media described it as occurring amid military action and declared 40 days of national mourning.

Khamenei had led the Islamic Republic since 1989, holding ultimate authority over the country’s political, military and religious institutions as supreme leader. He was a central figure in shaping Iran’s foreign policy, particularly its long-standing opposition to the United States and Israel, and played a decisive role in internal security and regional strategy.

The announcement came after several days of escalating conflict that saw major air strikes attributed to U.S. and Israeli forces across Iranian territory, including Tehran. The offensive targeted military and leadership infrastructure and represented one of the most significant overseas operations involving both countries in recent decades.

In footage circulating online, mourners gathered in Tehran’s Enghelab Square, some chanting slogans and holding portraits of Khamenei following the announcement of his death.

Iran’s announcement marked a dramatic turning point in the Middle East conflict, with implications for regional security, international diplomacy and the future governance of the Islamic Republic. Under Iranian law, succession to the position of supreme leader is determined by the Assembly of Experts, a clerical body tasked with selecting the nation’s highest authority; the Assembly is expected to begin deliberations following the formal confirmation of Khamenei’s death.