Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's Supreme leader, has been confirmed dead following Israeli and US strikes, marking the end of a 36-year rule that reshaped Iran’s political system and its posture towards the West.
His death closes a defining chapter in the history of the Islamic Republic, a state
```
Members Only
Login or create an account to continue
This article is available to registered BusinessDay readers. Please login if you already have an account, or create a new account to continue reading.
New to BusinessDay? Register now and start reading.
```
Faith Omoboye
Faith Omoboye is a foreign affairs correspondent with background in History and International relations. Her work focuses on African politics, diplomacy, and global governance.
