01.03.2026 15:00
The question of why Iran's religious leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was not in a bunker but at home during the attacks initiated by the U.S. and Israel against Iran has been answered. Ali Larijani, the Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran, stated, "Khamenei did not want to hide in a bunker; he insisted on continuing his life normally. That's how it happened."
While the attacks initiated by the US and Israel against Iran continue, Iran's religious leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in an airstrike on his residence.
40 DAYS OF MOURNING IN IRAN
Iranian media confirmed that Khamenei lost his life in the attacks. Following the news of his death, a 40-day mourning period was declared in the country. Additionally, a decision was made for a 7-day official holiday across the country.
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Iran's state television announced Khamenei's death with the statement, "The leader of the Iranian Islamic Revolution has reached martyrdom."
"WILL NOT GO UNPUNISHED" MESSAGE
Following the announcement of Khamenei's death, the Iranian government made a stern statement. The statement emphasized that the attack would not go unpunished, and that the perpetrators and those who ordered it would be "made to regret." The Iranian presidency also made a similar statement, indicating that the attack would not be left unanswered.
"DID NOT WANT TO HIDE IN A SHELTER"
Larijani, one of Iran's top security officials, made a striking assessment regarding Khamenei's final days. Larijani stated, "Khamenei did not want to hide in a shelter; he insisted on continuing his life normally. That's how it happened."
HIS RESIDENCE TARGETED WITH 30 BOMBS
On the other hand, details of the joint operation by the US and Israel that led to Khamenei's killing have also emerged. It was claimed that in the attack carried out by Israeli fighter jets on his residence with 30 bombs, Khamenei, who lost his life along with his daughter, son-in-law, grandchild, and daughter-in-law, had his body retrieved from the rubble and was hit by shrapnel. Furthermore, it was alleged that photos of Khamenei's corpse were presented to Netanyahu and security officials.
THEY STRUCK AT THE TIME OF THE MEETING
According to a report by the US-based The Wall Street Journal, the day and time when Israel struck Khamenei and senior political and military leaders were carefully chosen. Israeli jets dropped 30 bombs on the residence, selecting 10:00 AM Iranian time on Saturday, the day when Khamenei and Iran's senior cadre were holding a meeting. The bombs completely destroyed Khamenei's residence. In the attack, Khamenei's close advisor Ali Shamkhani, Revolutionary Guards Commander Mohammad Pakpour, and Iranian Defense Minister Amir Nasirzade were killed. Iranian state television confirmed Khamenei's death.
PLANNED STEP BY STEP MONTHS IN ADVANCE
Prior to this "all-out" operation targeting the objectives, the Israeli military delegation worked intensively in Washington. The Chief of Staff, Air Force Commander, and Mossad Director participated in the planning process. Netanyahu met with Trump in Florida in December. The two agreed on the justification for military intervention if the nuclear program continued.