Quick Info
| Profession | Politician, Islamic Clergy |
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| Nationality | Iranian |
| Date of Birth | 19/04/1939 |
| Age | 86 years (died on 28, Feb, 2026) |
| Birthplace | Mashhad, Khorasan, Imperial State of Iran |
| Date of Death | 28/02/2026 |
Latest News about Ali Khamenei
28/02/2026
Ali Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader since 1989, was assassinated on 28 February 2026 during the 2026 Iran war. His death ended a 36-year tenure as the longest-serving head of state in West Asia, during which he steered Iran through the aftermath of the Iran-Iraq War, Western sanctions, diplomatic isolation, and recurring domestic unrest.
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Bio/Wiki
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| Other Name | Sayyid Ali Khamenei |
| Famous For | Being the 2nd Supreme Leader of Iran |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 9" (175 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Gray |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| Qualification | Islamic Clergy |
Personal Life
| Religion | Islam |
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| Denomination | Twelver Shiʿa |
| Jurisprudence | Ja'fari |
| Creed | Usuli |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 1964 |
Family
| Father | Seyed Javad Khamenei |
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| Mother | Khadijeh Mirdamadi |
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| Spouse | Mansoureh Khojasteh Bagherzadeh |
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Career
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Ali Khamenei was born into a religious family and had a keen interest in politics from a young age. | |
| 2. His father was an Alim, and their modest home was just 65 square meters. | |
| 3. At age 13, he met Sayyid Mojtaba Navab Safavi, inspiring his revolutionary aspirations. | |
| 4. He returned from Najaf to Mashhad after learning of his father's health issues. | |
| 5. Khamenei faced multiple arrests by SAVAK and was in solitary confinement for two months in 1964. | |
| 6. He survived an assassination attempt in 1981 that left his right arm useless. | |
| 7. In 1981, he became Iran's first cleric President with a 97% vote. | |
| 8. He has a passion for poetry and often participated in literary gatherings. | |
| 9. Khamenei took over as Supreme Leader after Ayatollah Khomeini in 1989, despite being initially opposed. | |
| 10. He issued a fatwa against nuclear weapons in 2005 but allowed civil nuclear technology development. | |
| 11. Khamenei's administration faced controversies regarding his net worth and control over significant funds. | |
| 12. His tenure as Supreme Leader spanning 36 years and six months made him the longest-serving head of state in West Asia at the time of his death. |