The wife of late Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, Mansoureh Khojasteh Bagherzadeh, has died at the age of 79 after sustaining injuries in airstrikes attributed to the United States and Israel, according to official reports released on Monday, March 2, 2026.
Officials said Bagherzadeh had been in critical condition following joint aerial operations on Saturday, February 28, 2026, and later succumbed to her wounds.
She reportedly remained in a coma after the strikes. Details surrounding the precise circumstances of her death were not immediately disclosed.
Iranian authorities claimed the operation targeted strategic sites in Tehran and surrounding areas, describing it as a breach of sovereignty amid escalating regional tensions.
The airstrikes occurred as conflict between Iran and Western-aligned forces intensified.
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Iranian sources also alleged that the operation resulted in the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, a claim that has not been independently verified by neutral international agencies.
Bagherzadeh largely lived outside the political spotlight despite her husband’s prominence, holding no public office and rarely appearing in state functions.
The United States and Israel defended the military action as part of broader security objectives, stating that the targets were linked to perceived threats.
Iranian officials vowed retaliation and condemned the strikes as an act of aggression.The developments have deepened Middle Eastern tensions and complicated diplomatic efforts aimed at de-escalation.
World leaders called for restraint as international observers monitor the evolving security landscape.