
Iran's state media confirm death of Supreme Leader Khamenei
Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei is dead. Iranian state media have confirmed this.
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Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei is dead. Iranian state media have confirmed this.

United Nations chief António Guterres said the U.S. and Israeli airstrikes violated international law, including the UN Charter

Trump says Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei is dead Nikkei Asia

Trump said on social media that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is dead, saying his passing is “the single greatest chance for the Iranian people to take back their Country.” The death occurred after a joint US and Israeli aerial bombardment that targeted Iranian military and governmental sites. The president also said “heavy and pinpoint bombing” was to continue “uninterrupted” through the week or longer. Trump in his post called Khamenei “one of the most evil people in history.” Trump said

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's longest-serving autocrat known for brutal crackdowns on dissent and backing terror groups like Hamas and Hezbollah, has died in Tehran.


Israel and the United States struck Tehran and western Iran on Saturday, February 28, aiming to curb ballistic missile launches toward Israel as Iran began retaliatory fire.
Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi appeared on NBC television from the capital Tehran on the 28th and said, "As far as I know, Supreme Leader Khamenei is alive." Foreign Minister Araghchi also stated, "One or two commanders may have died, but the executives are alive." NBC television stated that it "has not been able to independently verify" Foreign Minister Araghchi's claims.
Iran's supreme leader Khamenei to give speech within minutes after U.S., Israeli strikes on Iran, Al-Alam TV says Reuters
Several key structures within the compound, long used as Khamenei's primary official residence and a central hub for leadership functions, appear obliterated or severely compromised. Iran struck American military bases across the Middle East in retaliatory strikes against Israel and the United States, hours after the two arch-rivals rocked Tehran Saturday morning.

The main target of the first wave of US and Israeli attacks was Iranian officials. A source familiar with the situation told Reuters.
AI modeling predicts that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) would support a military general to succeed Supreme Leader Khamenei, with speculation over succession intensifying during periods of regional tension.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is reportedly preparing for the possibility of his own assassination and a succession plan, amidst rising tensions with the United States and Israel.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has reportedly developed a contingency plan to ensure the continuity of power should he be assassinated.

Despite ongoing nuclear talks and some agreement on 'guiding principles,' Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei continues to express strong anti-US rhetoric.

US attacks Iran LIVE updates: Israel confirmed the death of Khamenei, along with the commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, the defense minister, and the secretary of the Iranian Security Council, a close adviser to the Supreme Leader.
Operation Epic Fury, a US military action under Donald Trump, achieved its main goal. Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in strikes on Tehran. The operation also targeted Khamenei's daughter and grandchild. The offensive marked a major escalation, aiming to dismantle the Khamenei-led establishment. Explosions were reported across several Iranian cities.

Several people on social media expressed fears about possible sleeper cell attacks amid reports that Iran's Khamenei was dead after Israel and US attacks.

Footage from social media showed people lighting off fireworks from their balconies and calling out to each other from their apartments.
Israeli claims Supreme Leader Khamenei killed, Iran denies Dhaka Tribune

The Israeli prime minister was addressing reporters hours after the US and Israel carried out strikes on Iran.


Iran's foreign minister said the country's supreme leader was alive, along with all high-ranking officials, after Israel and the United States launched strikes across the country on Saturday. The post Iranian supreme leader Khamenei is alive – Foreign minister appeared first on Vanguard News.

Israeli strikes on Iran: the IRGC commander, defence minister and intelligence chief are reported to have been killed.


Trump, who has previously said Khamenei should be 'very worried', is urging Iranians to overthrow their government.
Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei is reportedly preparing for his succession, with veteran politician Ali Larijani positioned to represent the religious leader's interests in case of war or Khamenei's death.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei has appointed a close ally, Ali Larijani, as de facto leader, amidst rising fears of US strikes and assassination, sidelining the elected president.
Trump presented with plans including killing Iran's supreme leader Khamenei and his son, report says thenationalnews.com


Following Donald Trump's announcement of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death in a US-Israel strike, Iran's Supreme Leader's social media posted a cryptic message invoking Haidar. Iran has not confirmed the death but vowed retaliation, launching missiles and drones at Israel and US bases. Khamenei, ruling since 1989, leaves no confirmed successor, raising concerns about political stability.

US President Donald Trump confirmed Israeli claims that Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed on Saturday, according to The Guardian.

The Israeli military announced on February 28 that it had killed seven people, including Commander Pakpour, the head of Iran's elite military unit, the Revolutionary Guard. The announcement stated that the Israeli military launched the attack after identifying Iranian officials gathered in several locations in Tehran. Among the seven killed is said to be Shamkhani, an adviser to Supreme Leader Khamenei on security matters.

Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu claimed there was evidence to suggest Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei was dead and officials told Reuters his body had been found.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told reporters that there are signs that Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei is “no longer alive” and urged Iranians to “flood the streets and finish the job”. The post Netanyahu says ‘there are signs’ that Iran’s Khamenei is dead appeared first on Vanguard News.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is alive, the country's finance minister confirmed
The New York Times, a prominent American newspaper, published satellite photos it identified as the residence of Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei. The photos show black smoke rising and the building severely damaged. The New York Times points out that this building is Khamenei's residence and is also used as a facility to host high-ranking officials.

Israel assesses that Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was likely killed in an Israeli strike on Saturday, Channel 12 reported, citing unnamed Israeli sources, though there has been no official confirmation of the claim, as The Times of Israel reports. Channel 12 said there were “growing indications” to this effect. Minutes earlier, the broadcaster had […]
The United States and Israel launched strikes against Iran, killing at least 40 people amid nuclear program negotiations and protests. President Trump warned Iranian forces to surrender or face death, while Supreme Leader Khamenei vowed resistance. The conflict escalates with key players like Benjamin Netanyahu and Reza Pahlavi involved.
Iran supreme leader Khamenei, Pezeshkian targeted in US-Israeli strikes: Israeli public broadcaster Arab News
Reports suggest that Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is distributing his power amidst fears of domestic unrest and a potential US attack, with more authority being consolidated by the former commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Ali La.

Facing protests and US threats, Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei has reportedly transferred control of the state to Ali Larijani, effectively marginalizing President Pezeshkian.

Following a setback on tariffs, President Trump is reportedly considering military action against Iran, with Supreme Leader Khamenei identified as a potential target, though the GOP is hesitant ahead of midterm elections.