Iranian state television confirms the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, broadcasting archive images with a black mourning banner.

TEHRAN: Iranian state television confirmed the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Sunday.

A presenter announced his death at 5:00 am (0130 GMT) as the channel broadcast archive images with a black mourning banner.

Iran state television also announced a 40-day mourning period and seven public holidays following the death of its supreme leader.

“With the martyrdom of the supreme leader, his path and mission neither will be lost nor will be forgotten, on the other hand, they will be pursued with greater vigour and zeal,” the presenter added.

The broadcast did not refer to a reported massive US and Israeli attack on his residence.

Khamenei, 86, had served as Iran’s supreme leader since 1989.

 The Sun Malaysia