28.02.2026 23:11
While Israeli media claimed that Iranian religious leader Khamenei had died, a response came from Iran. Iran stated, "Khamenei continues his duties."
As tensions escalate between the US, Israel, and Iran, the world is focused on news from Iranian religious leader Ali Khamenei. While Israel announced that Khamenei had been killed, Iran quickly denied the claims.
ISRAEL: KHAMENEI HAS BEEN KILLED
According to reports in the Israeli media, it was claimed that Khamenei died in the attacks. The report noted that 30 bombs were dropped on Khamenei's residence, stating that the attacker was not the US, but Israel.
The report suggested that Khamenei's military secretary and family members were killed. Meanwhile, according to a report by Israeli state television KAN, Israeli sources claimed that communication with Khamenei had been cut off.
IRAN: KHAMENEI IS IN OFFICE, CLAIMS ARE A PRODUCT OF PSYCHOLOGICAL WARFARE
Iran denied the claim. The statement said, "Khamenei continues his duties." Khamenei's office argued that "the claims are a product of psychological warfare," asserting that the allegation was not true.
"PHOTOS OF KHAMENEI'S FUNERAL WERE SHOWN TO NETANYAHU"
Israel's Channel 12 television, citing an Israeli official, claimed that Iranian leader Khamenei had died. The report suggested that the Israeli official confirmed that the Iranian leader was killed in an Israeli assassination, claiming that Khamenei's body was recovered from the rubble and that shrapnel had hit his body.
The report alleged that photos of Khamenei's corpse were presented to Netanyahu and security officials.
NETANYAHU'S STATEMENT ON KHAMENEI
As tensions between the US, Israel, and Iran escalate, the fate of Iranian religious leader Ali Khamenei has become a topic of interest. A statement from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu increased the likelihood that Khamenei had been killed.
"WE DESTROYED HIS RESIDENCE, HE MAY BE DEAD"
Netanyahu stated, "We destroyed Khamenei's residence; he may be dead. There are many signs that he is no longer with us." He added that this operation would continue as long as necessary and emphasized that patience was required, stating that war would bring true peace.
On the other hand, the Israeli side claimed that Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was dead, but Iran denied this claim. Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi announced that some commanders had been killed in the attacks.