October 15, 2009 - 18:31 AMT
Iranian pro-opposition Web sites report Ayatollah Ali Khamenei dead
Opposition-run Web sites in Iran have released information on the death of country's religious leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. As it is known, Khamenei this Monday lost his consciousness and was hospitalized. He is now reported in coma, Russian Vesti says.

The editorial office of Tehran-based "Alik" newspaper reported to a PanARMENIAN.Net correspondent that rumors have spread in town on the death of religious leader, however, there is no official information in that regard. The atmosphere in Iranian capital is quiet, with no signs of mourning, said newspaper reporter.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, 70, has been religious leader 1989. Before that, he was the country's President.