TEHRAN: Iran’s official state media has confirmed that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei has been martyred in the recent strikes carried out by Israel and the United States.
This confirmation comes amid days of widespread speculation and conflicting reports about the Supreme Leader’s condition following recent military strikes in the region. Iranian authorities have now officially announced his death, marking a significant development in the country’s political landscape.
The confirmation is expected to have far-reaching implications for Iran’s leadership and regional stability, as global powers closely monitor the situation.
Trump says reports of Khamenei’s death ‘Appear Credible’
Earlier, US President Donald Trump said that he believes reports claiming Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has been killed in recent air strikes are likely correct.
Trump told NBC, “We feel that that is a correct story,” and added that many of Iran’s senior leadership were also believed to have been eliminated in the strikes.
The claims follow reports from Israeli officials that suggest Khamenei may have died in joint U.S.-Israeli military action, though Iran has not confirmed his death and state media continue to be silent on the matter.
The situation remains unverified, and global news organizations emphasize there has been no confirmed, independent evidence regarding Khamenei’s condition.
Iranian Defense Minister, IRGC commander martyred in Israeli strike, Reuters claims
Earlier, Iranian Revolutionary Guards commander Mohammad Pakpour and Defense Minister Aziz Nasserzadeh have reportedly been martyred in Israeli airstrikes, says Reuters.
According to Reuters, three separate sources indicate that significant Iranian military figures were targeted in the recent attacks.
These sources include two individuals familiar with the Israeli military operation and one regional insider.
The Iranian government has not confirmed or denied these reports, and Israel has not provided a detailed statement regarding the strikes.
