Donald Trump claimed that Ali Khamenei was killed during joint American and Israeli airstrikes on Tehran, calling the operation “justice” in a post on Truth Social. He said the strike targeted Khamenei’s compound and was based on advanced intelligence and close coordination with Israel.
According to Trump, the operation was precise and carefully planned, with U.S. defense officials later describing it as highly complex and accuracy-driven. The strikes mark a dramatic escalation following weeks of rising tensions, military warnings, and intensified regional confrontations.
Israeli officials reportedly said photographic evidence of Khamenei’s body was shown to Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu, though no such proof has been publicly released. Iran has not issued official confirmation of Khamenei’s death, leaving the claim unverified.
Additional reports circulating in international media allege that members of Khamenei’s family may also have been killed in the strikes. These claims remain unconfirmed, with independent verification still ongoing and conflicting accounts emerging from different sources.
Iran’s representatives at the United Nations condemned the attack as a violation of international law and warned of possible retaliation. Iranian state media reported civilian casualties in affected areas, including claims of a deadly strike on a school, though these reports have not been independently confirmed.
Governments worldwide are monitoring the fallout closely as analysts warn of wider regional conflict and serious political repercussions. With uncertainty surrounding potential responses and long-term consequences, the situation remains volatile and subject to rapid change.