TEHRAN: International news agency Reuters has denied reports claiming that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed. The reports circulated widely after comments from some officials suggested he may have been targeted during recent attacks, but no independent verification has confirmed his death.
Reuters emphasized that the situation remains unclear, and there is no confirmed information regarding the Supreme Leader’s condition. The agency cited multiple sources, noting that conflicting claims continue to circulate amid ongoing tensions in the region.
Iranian officials have also not confirmed any fatality involving the Supreme Leader, and state media have continued to report his activities as normal. Analysts warn that misinformation can spread quickly in conflict zones, highlighting the need for verified reporting.
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.
