Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution and the Islamic Republic of Iran, Guardian of the Muslim Nation, Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei, was martyred on Saturday in a joint American-Israeli act of aggression targeting the Islamic Republic of Iran, Iranian state television announced.
Imam Khamenei was martyred at his place of work in the House of Leadership in Tehran, where he had steadfastly guided the nation through decades of struggle against global arrogance and oppression.
Video | The moment the martyrdom of the Leader of the Muslim Nation, Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei, was announced#Iran #Khamenei pic.twitter.com/WvLJ116rPp
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Nationwide Outpouring of Grief, Defiance
Moments after the announcement, waves of grief and fury swept across the country. Massive gatherings formed in Tehran at mosques, the University of Tehran, and Enghelab Square, as thousands poured into the streets in mourning and solidarity. Similar scenes unfolded in cities throughout Iran, reflecting the profound bond between the leader and the nation he served with unwavering devotion.
The martyrdom of Imam Khamenei—a towering figure of resistance, independence, and Islamic unity—has ignited an atmosphere of both sorrow and renewed determination among the Iranian people.
Grief and sorrow fill the holy shrine of Imam Reza in Mashhad as Iranians hear about the martyrdom of Ayatollah Khamenei
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IRGC: Martyrdom Affirms His Righteous Path
In an official statement, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps declared that the martyrdom of Imam Khamenei at the hands of “the most wretched terrorists and executioners of humanity” stands as a testament to the righteousness of this outstanding leader and the acceptance of his sincere and selfless service.
The IRGC emphasized that martyrdom in the path of Islam and beloved Iran is a mark of victory and nearness to the ultimate goal. It stressed that the martyrdom and “migration to God” of Imam Khamenei—may God’s pleasure be upon him—will not halt his path or diminish his legacy. On the contrary, his school of thought and resistance doctrine will continue with greater strength and dignity.
The IRGC further affirmed that this sacrifice will deepen the Iranian people’s resolve to carry forward the luminous path of their beloved Imam.
The IRGC underscored that the Iranian nation’s hand of retribution remains extended, vowing that the killers of the Imam of the Ummah will not escape severe, decisive, and deterrent punishment. The statement conveyed a clear warning that those responsible for this crime will face consequences commensurate with the magnitude of their act.
In the same vein, Iran’s Supreme National Security Council declared that the martyrdom of Imam Ali Khamenei will mark the beginning of a great uprising against the tyrants of the world.
As Iran mourns the loss of its Supreme Leader, the nation stands united in grief, defiance, and an unshakable commitment to the principles for which he lived—and for which he was martyred.