politics
March 1, 2026
Trump claims Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ‘is dead’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced that he believes that Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is dead
TL;DR
- Donald Trump stated on Truth Social that Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is dead.
- Benjamin Netanyahu also believes Khamenei is dead, citing signs after a reported surprise attack.
- Iranian news agencies Tasnim and Mehr report Khamenei is 'steadfast and firm'.
- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres cannot confirm the claim.
- The US and Israel attacked Iran's missile industry and navy, seeking regime change.
- Iran retaliated with missile and drone strikes against Israeli targets and US bases.
- Netanyahu called for Iranians to overthrow their government.
- Iran's Foreign Minister stated that most officials are alive.
- Moscow condemned the US and Israeli operations as destabilizing aggression.
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