Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in U.S.-Israeli attacks on Saturday morning, Iranian state media reported on Sunday.
The country has announced a 40-day mourning period after his death starting Sunday.
Khamenei was born in 1939 in Mashhad, northeastern Iran.
He served as Iran's president from 1981 to 1989 and had held the position of supreme leader since 1989.
In June 1981, Khamenei survived an assassination attempt that left his right arm paralyzed.
Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei killed: Iranian state media
Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei killed: Iranian state media
China recorded 30.08 million inbound visits by foreign nationals under visa-free policies in 2025, accounting for 73.1 percent of all foreign entries and marking a 49.5 percent year-on-year increase, according to data released by the National Immigration Administration (NIA).
The significant growth was driven by a series of visa facilitation measures implemented to enhance international travel and business exchanges.
Key policies include unilateral visa-free entry for citizens of 50 countries, a 240-hour transit visa exemption for nationals of 55 countries at 65 designated ports and mutual visa exemption agreements with 29 countries. These measures are designed to streamline entry for short-term business, tourism, and transit purposes.
Travelers are advised to consult official sources such as the NIA and the Consular Affairs website for the latest policy details before planning their trips, as regulations are subject to change.
International visitors entering China visa-free up 49.5 pct in 2025
