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 killed during Israeli and U.S. airstrikes on Tehran amid the 2026 Iran war. Iranian state media later confirmed his death and announced a 40-day mourning period and a seven-day public holiday.
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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. |