Iran has confirmed the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei following reported U.S.-Israeli strikes, marking a major development in the escalating regional conflict.
Confirmation appeared in a message posted on Khamenei’s official social media account, written in religious language, after earlier denials from Iranian officials. The statement signalled acknowledgment from within Iran’s leadership amid mounting speculation about his fate.
The announcement follows claims by U.S. President Donald Trump, who had earlier suggested Khamenei had been killed in the strikes. Trump later wrote on social media that the Iranian leader was dead, calling the reported killing «justice» for victims worldwide.
Iran International and other outlets also reported Khamenei’s death, though details surrounding the circumstances and timing remain unclear.
Khamenei, who had ruled Iran since 1989, was the country’s highest political and religious authority and a central figure in its foreign and domestic policy. His death is expected to have far-reaching implications for Iran’s leadership structure and stability across the Middle East.
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