Iranian State TV Announces Death😮 Of Khamenei’s Wife After US Israeli Airstrike

Iranian state television has announced the death of Mansoureh Khojasteh Bagherzadeh, the 79-year-old wife of Ali Khamenei, following injuries she sustained in the same U.S.-Israeli airstrike that reportedly killed her husband at their compound in Tehran. According to reports, she passed away two days after his death, with officials framing her passing as the fulfillment of a “long dream of martyrdom.” State media suggested her death could ignite broader resistance against perceived oppression.

The announcement came shortly after an emotional broadcast confirming Khamenei’s death, prompting Iran to declare a 40-day mourning period along with a week-long national holiday.

Bagherzadeh married Khamenei in 1965, and the couple had six children. In a past interview, she described her primary role as maintaining a peaceful home environment to support her husband’s work. She recalled visiting him during imprisonment while shielding him from family concerns, choosing instead to share only positive news. During Iran’s revolutionary period, she acknowledged assisting in small but risky tasks such as distributing pamphlets and concealing documents, though she downplayed their importance.

Her death comes amid intensifying conflict between Iran and U.S.-Israeli forces. Iranian officials report hundreds killed across the البلاد, with dozens of cities impacted. Reza Najafi condemned the strikes as unlawful and denied allegations that Iran is pursuing nuclear weapons. Meanwhile, Ali Larijani stated that negotiations with the United States are not under consideration.

The conflict has spread regionally, with reported attacks in Kuwait, Iraq, Cyprus, and the Gulf of Oman, as well as strikes affecting Saudi oil infrastructure. Casualties have also been reported in Israel and Lebanon.

Despite escalating tensions, a senior U.S. official indicated that Iran’s emerging leadership may be open to dialogue. Donald Trump has expressed a willingness to eventually engage in talks, stating that communication with Iran’s new leadership is expected, though military operations remain ongoing.