Israeli officials said Saturday that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in strikes on Tehran during the joint U.S.-Israel offensive, a claim Iran swiftly denied.
Unnamed Israeli officials and a government envoy cited intelligence assessments that Khamenei was killed as part of a broader campaign targeting Iran’s leadership and military infrastructure. Israeli authorities stopped short of issuing a formal confirmation.
Moments ago, Fox News reported confirmation that Khamenei perished during today’s military operations.
Iranian officials continue to deny the reports, saying senior figures remain safe despite heavy strikes across multiple cities.
Communications disruptions and ongoing hostilities have complicated efforts to confirm the status of Iran’s leadership.
Khamenei, 86, has served as Iran’s supreme leader since 1989 and holds ultimate authority over the country’s military and nuclear policies. Any confirmed change in leadership would have significant consequences for regional stability.
The situation remains developing.
This is a breaking news story. Please check back for updates.
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