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JUST IN: Iranian Leader Ali Khamenei Reportedly Dead After Massive Airstrike
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has reportedly died after a joint U.S.–Israeli strike that hit his Tehran compound, according to senior Israeli and U.S. sources.
Khamenei led the Islamic Republic for more than three decades and was known for harsh domestic repression and confrontation with the United States and Israel.
Israeli officials say his compound was reduced to rubble and that his body has been found.
Unconfirmed reports from senior Israeli and U.S. sources claim that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, has died following a coordinated airstrike targeting his compound in Tehran. The alleged strike, described as a joint operation by United States and Israel, reportedly reduced the heavily fortified residence to rubble.
According to preliminary accounts, rescue teams recovered a body believed to be that of the 85-year-old leader. However, Iranian state media has not officially confirmed the reports, and independent verification remains unavailable, leaving the global community awaiting clarity.
A Leader Who Shaped Modern Iran
Ali Khamenei led the Islamic Republic for more than three decades, assuming power in 1989 after the death of Ruhollah Khomeini. During his tenure, he wielded ultimate authority over Iran’s military, judiciary, and key political decisions.