Iran’s state television has announced a 40-day mourning duration and seven public holidays following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Israeli strikes, who had been in power since 1989.
“With the martyrdom of the supreme leader, his path and mission neither will be lost nor will be forgotten; on the other hand, they will be pursued with greater vigour and zeal,” a presenter said.
Recall that the state tv had earlier confirmed the death of Khamenei, without referring to a massive US and Israeli attack on his residence.
At about 5:00 am (01:30 GMT), a presenter on state television announced Khamenei’s passing while the channel aired archive pictures with a black banner in remembrance.
Since 1989, the 86-year-old Khamenei has served as Iran’s supreme leader.
Although Tehran has not confirmed it, US President Donald Trump claimed on Saturday that Khamenei had been killed in airstrikes.
Meanwhile, Iranians have taken to the streets, cheering with joy and playing celebratory music after reports of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s death, according to video footage verified by AFP.
At the time, witnesses reported that people of Tehran flocked to their windows to shout and play loud music as loud cheers reverberated throughout the city.
Videos posted on social media and confirmed by AFP showed shouts, loud and continuous whistles, and fireworks being let off.
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