Khajasteh Bagherzadeh: Ayatollah Khamenei’s wife Succumbs to Injuries after massive attack

2026-03-02 - 16:24

TEHRAN – The wife of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Mansoure Khajasteh Bagherzadeh, has allegedly succumbed to fatal injuries sustained in a brutal attack. According to sources, the 79-year-old was rushed to the hospital in critical condition after being severely wounded in the same incident that reportedly claimed the life of her husband. Medical teams fought desperately to save her, providing intensive treatment as she remained in a coma. However, despite all efforts, she tragically passed away in the hospital, unable to survive the devastating injuries. Earlier reports had suggested she was in a coma, fueling growing concerns about her condition. Iranian authorities alleged that the attack was not limited to the leadership couple, claiming that other members of Khamenei’s family also lost their lives. Among the reported victims are a daughter, a son-in-law, and a grandson, in massive blow to one of the most powerful political families in Iran. Born in 1947 in the religious city of Mashhad, Mansoure Khajasteh Bagherzadeh came from respected and influential background. Her father was a prominent businessman, and her brother, Hassan Bagherzadeh, previously held a senior position as deputy head of Iran’s state broadcasting organization. She married Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in 1965, and the couple raised four sons and two daughters. Despite her proximity to one of Iran’s most powerful figures, Mansoure Khajasteh Bagherzadeh maintained a notably private life, avoiding public appearances and staying away from political limelight. Her reported death, along with the devastating losses within the family, has sent shockwaves through Iran and the international community. Authorities have yet to release further details about the alleged attack, and questions remain about the circumstances surrounding the incident. Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei assassinated in US-Israel strikes