Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said there are indications suggesting Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei may have been killed in the latest wave of US–Israeli strikes on Iranian targets, intensifying uncertainty around Iran’s leadership, as per an Al Jazeera report. Addressing reporters, Netanyahu stated that Israeli forces had struck sites associated with Khamenei and senior Iranian leadership, claiming the operations delivered a major blow to Iran’s command structure.
However, Israeli authorities have not released concrete evidence to support the claim, and no official confirmation has emerged from Iranian sources. The lack of verified information has fueled speculation about Khamenei’s condition, with conflicting reports circulating amid the ongoing conflict.
Netanyahu also stressed that Israel’s military operations against Iran would continue for as long as necessary, signalling a prolonged campaign. Analysts warn that any confirmed death of Khamenei could trigger major political uncertainty in Iran and further escalate regional tensions across the Middle East.
Netanyahu said, "There are many signs that Khamenei is no longer alive. We've...targeted the site where Khamenei was."
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