Ayatollah Khamenei’s iron grip on power in Iran comes to an end
His death, in such violent circumstances, heralds a new and uncertain future, both in Iran and the wider region...
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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader for three decades, has reportedly died following large-scale US and Israeli air strikes. His death was confirmed on Iranian state TV.
- Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, age 86, was Iran's Supreme Leader since 1989.
- The prominent Supreme Leader held significant power as head of state and commander-in-chief.
- His death marks the end of an era, ushering in an uncertain future for Iran and the region.
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