'Revenge Is Coming': Iranian TV Anchors Break Down After Khamenei Killed In US-Israel Strikes (WATCH)

Iranian media Press TV reported on Sunday that the country's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei was killed in the Israeli-US strikes. In a post on X, Press TV said, "Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei martyred in US-Israeli attacks on Iran"

Newsreader and anchors broke down live on air while announcing the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on state TV.

Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei martyred in US-Israeli attacks on Iran twitter/Qhu4WoDkrL

- Press TV (@PressTV) March 1, 2026

Iran public state broadcaster Pree TV anchor breaks down announcing the demise of Iran's top leader Khamenei by US - Israel strikes. twitter/j5RXeiU5Ye

- Iran Observer (@24_70xu) March 1, 2026

Here's the moment a tearful host on Iranian state TV confirmed this morning that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in US and Israeli air strikes Iranian government has announced 40 days of mourning and a week-long holiday to mark Khamenei's death. twitter/Eq3i5zSRyK

- Shayan Sardarizadeh (@Shayan86) March 1, 2026

Another crying anchor on Iranian state TV erupted in anger and said, "Trump is going to pay a price paid by no American president of all time! Revenge is coming!

Crying anchor on Iranian state TV erupts in anger: "Trump is going to pay a price paid by no American president of all time! Revenge is coming!" twitter/xqHYc5tcMa

- BNO News Live (@BNODesk) March 1, 2026

Iran anchor breaks down as he reads the news that Iran's Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed in US-Israeli attacks twitter/jLMc1d631V

- Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) March 1, 2026

Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Sunday they would launch the "most ferocious" operation in history against Israel and US bases.

"The most ferocious offensive operation in the history of the Islamic Republic of Iran's armed forces will begin any moment now," the Guards posted on Telegram.

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Khamenei killed: Iran observes 40 days of public mourning

Iran is observing 40 days of public mourning following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Reuters reported, citing Iranian state media. In Shia Islam, the 40th day after death (Arba'een) holds immense spiritual weight.

The death occurred following strikes by the US and Israel (Operation Epic Fury/Lion's Roar) on Saturday. 

The country's Supreme Leader's office has declared a period of national mourning, with flags flying at half-mast and public gatherings planned to pay respects, marking the closing of a 37-year chapter in the Islamic Republic's history.

Ayatollah Khamenei was the successor to the Revolution's founder, Ruhollah Khomeini. Since 1989, his "story" was one of unwavering defiance against Western influence. Authorities have heightened security across the country, particularly in major cities like Tehran, to prevent unrest and ensure public safety.

Attention is focused on the process of selecting Khamenei's successor, with speculation about potential candidates and the impact on Iran's future leadership. However, meeting under wartime conditions is difficult, and the question remains, who "owns" the future of the Republic--the clerics or the Revolutionary Guard-- the most urgent cliffhanger.

Also read: Who Was Khamenei? A Ruthless Revolutionary and Iron‐Fisted Ruler at the Helm of Iran's Theocracy

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