Wife of late Ali Khamenei dies from injuries in US‑‘Israel’ attack

Iranian state media reported on Monday that Mansoureh Khojasteh Bagherzadeh, the wife of the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, has died from severe injuries sustained during the US‑‘Israel’ strike that targeted their residence.

Attack details and family casualties

The death of Bagherzadeh adds to the toll of the assault carried out on Saturday:

• Iran officially confirmed that Ali Khamenei was killed in the strike on his residence in central Tehran.
• The attack also claimed the lives of his daughter, son-in-law, and granddaughter who were present at the site.

State response and official mourning

Following confirmation of the deaths, Iranian authorities announced measures to mark the national tragedy:

• National mourning: Tehran declared a 40‑day period of public mourning across the country.
• Official holiday: A seven‑day nationwide holiday was announced to allow for funeral ceremonies and condolences.

This development occurs amid ongoing military operations for the third consecutive day, as Iran experiences severe political and security turmoil in the wake of the attacks.