Iranian anchor sobs on state TV as he announces Khamenei killed in ‘criminal’ US-Israeli airstrikes
An emotional scene unfolded on Iranian state television as a news anchor broke down in tears while announcing the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was reportedly killed Saturday.
“God is great. God is great. With deep sorrow, it is announced to the nation of Iran that Grand Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, was martyred today in a joint criminal attack by the United States and the Zionist regime,” the anchor said before becoming overwhelmed with emotion.
Crying could also be heard from others off camera in the studio as the announcement was delivered to viewers across the country.
Officials declared 40 days of national mourning for the 86-year-old leader. According to reports, he was killed at his compound along with his daughter, son-in-law, and grandson.
The announcer added that Khamenei’s “long dream of martyrdom became true” and noted that his death occurred during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.
Iran’s state news agency reported that he was working in his office at the time of the attack at his compound.
“To Allah we belong and to Him we shall return,” the agency said in its statement announcing the supreme leader’s death.
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