Iran Declares 40 Days of National Mourning Following Death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei
Iran has officially declared a 40-day period of national mourning following the reported death of its Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to multiple international media reports citing Iranian state television and global wire services. The announcement marks one of the most significant developments in modern Middle Eastern politics, as Khamenei has been the central authority in Iran’s political, military, and religious leadership for more than three decades. Reports indicate that Iranian state media confirmed the leader’s death early Sunday, triggering a wave of official mourning ceremonies across the country. According to reports by global outlets including AFP, Reuters, and Iran state media cited by platforms such as Iran International and Business Standard, the Iranian government immediately declared a nationwide mourning period that will last 40 days. In addition, authorities reportedly announced public holidays and widespread shutdowns of institutions in honor of...