Kuala lumpur: Malaysia's Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, who represented the Malaysian prime minister at the memorial ceremonies of the martyred Leader, expressed profound admiration for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The minister stated, "Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is the richest man in the world because he is blessed with a people like the people of Iran and a homeland like Iran. He has left behind a legacy of piety and faith."

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei was martyred following an airstrike that targeted his office and residence in Tehran on February 28, 2026. This tragic event marked the onset of the US-Israeli war of aggression against Iran.