Iranian state media has reportedly confirmed that Ali Khamenei was killed alongside members of his family during coordinated airstrikes carried out by the United States and Israel on Tehran.
According to the broadcast, the Iranian Supreme Leader died after precision strikes targeted a high-security bunker within his palace compound. The announcement was delivered in an emotional transmission, with authorities declaring 40 days of national mourning across the country.
Donald Trump described the operation as successful, writing on Truth Social that the strike eliminated “one of the most evil people in history,” adding that the action represented justice for both Iranians and Americans.
Satellite images released after the attacks reportedly showed extensive destruction around the targeted compound, while Iranian sources claimed Khamenei’s body was recovered from the rubble following missile strikes that began around 9 a.m. local time.
Iranian media also reported that the Supreme Leader’s daughter and grandchild were among those killed in the bombardment.
The Israeli military said the joint operation eliminated several senior Iranian military figures, including Defence Minister Amir Nasirzadeh and Revolutionary Guard commander Mohammad Pakpour, with unconfirmed reports suggesting that dozens of high-ranking officials may have died in the strikes.
Earlier reports from Iranian authorities had dismissed claims of Khamenei’s death as foreign propaganda before the confirmation was eventually announced by state television.
Benjamin Netanyahu urged Iranians to rise against their government following the strikes, describing the situation as a historic opportunity for political change.
The attacks have triggered retaliatory missile and drone strikes by Iran targeting U.S. military bases across the Middle East, further escalating tensions in the region.
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