Iran’s former supreme leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed in US-Israeli attacks in late February, is due to be buried on July 9 in the northeastern city of Mashhad.
During nearly 36 years as Iran’s supreme leader, Khamenei oversaw some of the most significant moments in the history of the Islamic republic.
Here are key milestones in his life and leadership:
– Early life –
Khamenei was born on April 19, 1939, in the shrine city of Mashhad, where he later requested to be buried.
Article origin: https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/07/ali-khamenei-key-moments-his-life
Original author: Ezgi Akin
