01.03.2026 08:20
The inability of the anchors to hold back their tears while announcing the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Iranian state television reflected the deep turmoil in the country and the leader's strong symbolic position in the eyes of the state.
Moments were broadcasted on Iranian state television when the anchors could not hold back their tears at the announcement of the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who has served as the country's political and religious leader for many years.
CRIED HEARTILY
An anchor presenting news on a state channel could not hold back her voice and cried while announcing that Khamenei was "martyred" as a result of a joint attack by the US and Israel. It was heard that some officials behind the microphone also experienced emotional moments. This broadcast revealed that a deep shock was felt in Iranian society and state institutions.
"REACHED THE STATUS OF MARTYRDOM"
In the main news bulletin of the state television, Khamenei's death was announced "with great pain and sorrow to the nation." The anchor described Khamenei as the "Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution" and "the great guide of the nation," while her voice broke, and she used the expression that "with God's grace, Khamenei has reached the status of martyrdom that he has long desired." Subsequently, the voices of other staff members quietly crying on television channels were also reflected on the screen. The Iranian government announced that it declared a 40-day national mourning for the leader who is claimed to have died.
CONDOLENCE MESSAGE READ
While anchors on other state channels presented more controlled broadcasts, verses from the Quran were played in the background, and the condolence message from Iran's National Security Council was read. These images show that even the official media of Iran reacted emotionally to the developments that took place.
These emotional broadcasts not only confirmed Khamenei's political, ideological, and religious weight in the country but also revealed the state media's loyalty to the leader figure and how such news is treated as a significant event by the administration.