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Recent reports circulating online claimed that Mansoureh Khojasteh Bagherzadeh, the wife of Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, had died following the deadly U.S.–Israeli airstrikes on Iran in late February 2026. However, Iranian state media has now clarified that these reports were incorrect.
According to Iran’s semi-official Fars News Agency, Bagherzadeh is alive and earlier claims about her death were false.
Background: February 28 Strikes in Iran
On February 28, 2026, a major military escalation occurred when the United States and Israel launched coordinated airstrikes targeting several strategic sites in Iran.
During these attacks, Iranian authorities later confirmed that Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed along with several members of his family. The strikes triggered intense global reactions and significantly escalated tensions in the Middle East.
In the days following the attack, initial reports from various media outlets suggested that Khamenei’s wife had also died due to injuries sustained during the strikes.
Iranian Media Retracts Earlier Claims
On March 12, Iranian state media issued a correction stating that Mansoureh Khojasteh Bagherzadeh is alive, contradicting earlier reports that had circulated widely online.
The Fars News Agency explained that the previous information about her death was inaccurate, though officials did not disclose details about her current condition or location.
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This clarification has ended days of speculation on social media regarding the fate of the former Iranian leader’s wife.
Who Is Mansoureh Khojasteh Bagherzadeh?
Mansoureh Khojasteh Bagherzadeh has long maintained a very private public profile, rarely appearing in political or public events despite being married to one of the most powerful figures in Iran.
She married Ali Khamenei in 1964.
The couple had six children.
She spent most of her life away from the media spotlight, focusing on family and personal life.
Because of her low public profile, reliable information about her personal life has always been limited.
How the Rumor Spread
The confusion appears to have started due to rapidly changing information during the early days of the conflict.
Several early reports from media outlets claimed that Bagherzadeh had died from injuries caused by the strikes. In times of crisis and war, such reports often circulate quickly before official confirmations are issued.
The latest clarification from Iranian state media highlights the importance of verifying information through official sources before drawing conclusions.
Conclusion
The Iranian government has now confirmed that Mansoureh Khojasteh Bagherzadeh is alive, despite earlier reports suggesting otherwise.
The incident reflects how misinformation can spread rapidly during geopolitical crises, especially when reliable details are scarce. As tensions in the Middle East continue, accurate reporting and verified sources remain essential for understanding unfolding events
