Iranian state media and leading news agencies Fars and Tasnim have confirmed the death of the country's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. This statement came after US President Donald Trump announced the elimination of the Islamic Republic's leader as a result of a large-scale military operation. This is reported by UNN.
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Fars and Tasnim agencies, which have close ties to Iran's security forces, simultaneously with state television, disseminated information about the death of the Ayatollah.
This happened after a series of massive strikes on government quarters and protected facilities where the Supreme Leader could have been.
The information is also confirmed by Iranian agencies
The death of Ali Khamenei, who had led the country for decades, caused shock in Tehran's political circles and among regime supporters. It is currently unknown who will assume authority over the military and the country amid ongoing bombings by the US and Israel.
Trump officially confirmed the elimination of Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei28.02.26, 23:48