Iranian state media say Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in the US‑Israel strikes on Iran that targeted key leadership and military sites across the country

US‑Israel Attacks Iran: Iranian State Media Confirms Supreme Leader Khamenei Is Dead 

Israeli Prime Minister **Benjamin Netanyahu said a “powerful surprise attack” destroyed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s compound in Tehran as part of the ongoing US‑Israel attacks on Iran, calling the strike a significant blow to Tehran’s leadership.

US-Israel Attacks Iran | Netanyahu: Surprise Attack Destroyed Khamenei's Compound

Reports from Israeli media say that in the US-Israel attacks on Iran, around 30 bombs were dropped on the compound of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, in a targeted assault aimed at crippling the regime’s leadership and command centres. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said there were many signs that Khamenei may no longer be alive after the strikes, though Iranian authorities have denied the claims and disputed the reports.


Israel Attacks Iran | Reports: 30 Bombs Hit Khamenei's Compound 

President Donald Trump said that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed during the joint U.S.–Israel military strikes on Tehran, declaring the news on social media and calling it justice for victims of his regime.


US-Israel Attacks Iran|  US President: Iran's Supreme Leader is Dead

Reza Pahlavi urged Iran’s military, police and security forces to abandon loyalty to the clerical regime and join the Iranian people amid the ongoing US‑Israel attacks on Iran, saying the Islamic Republic is collapsing and that defending the people—not the regime—is their true duty. He called the strikes a “humanitarian intervention” that weakens the regime’s grip and warned that those supporting it would be swept away with its fall.


Israel Attacks Iran: Pahlavi Urges Iran Military to Abandon Regime & Join People

Israeli and United States forces carried out coordinated strikes on Iran early Saturday, targeting military and strategic sites across the capital Tehran, including the compound and offices associated with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Satellite imagery shows smoke and severe damage at the secure complex where the supreme leader’s residence and office are located, though Iranian officials say Khamenei may not have been present at the time.


Israel Attacks Iran: Iran's Supreme Leader's Compound in Tehran Attacked by Israel 

Dubai authorities say that debris from an intercepted Iranian drone sparked a fire on the outer facade of the iconic Burj Al Arab hotel amid the wider Israel‑Iran war, in which Iran launched retaliatory attacks across the region after US‑Israel strikes on Tehran. 


Israel Attacks Iran | Dubai: Drone Debris Causes Fire at Burj Al Arab Hotel 

As part of the ongoing US‑Israel attacks on Iran, joint military strikes have hit multiple major Iranian cities, including Tehran, Isfahan, Qom, Tabriz, Kermanshah, Karaj and Ilam, targeting military sites, government infrastructure and strategic installations across the country. Explosions were heard and smoke seen rising in urban areas, with reports of civilian casualties and widespread alert as residents were urged to evacuate key zones.


US-Israel Attack Iran: Most Major Iranian Cities Hit by Israeli and American Strikes

 President Donald Trump said that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed during the joint U.S.–Israel military strikes on Tehran, declaring the news on social media and calling it justice for victims of his regime.


US-Israel Attacks Iran: US President Confirms Iran's Supreme Leader is Dead 

A member of the Tehran City Council reported that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s son‑in‑law and daughter‑in‑law were killed during the US‑Israel military strikes on Tehran, marking a deeply personal loss for the nation’s top leadership amid the ongoing conflict.

US-Israel Attack Iran | Reports: Khamenei's Son & Daughter-In Law Killed

Loud cheers and celebrations echoed through the streets of Tehran after reports spread that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed in the joint US–Israel attacks on Iran, with witnesses saying people took to their windows, applauded and played music late Saturday night. 

US‑Israel Attacks Iran: Celebrations Erupt Across Tehran After Reports of Khamenei’s Death

After confirming that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in the joint US‑Israel strikes on Iran, President Donald Trump said the operation represents “only justice for the people of Iran.” He framed the strikes as a decisive blow against Tehran’s oppressive regime, saying Khamenei’s death creates an opportunity for Iranians to reclaim their country and pursue freedom.


US‑Israel Attacks Iran | Trump: This is Only Justice for People of Iran 

A senior U.S. administration official said that Iran showed “no seriousness” in trying to reach a real diplomatic agreement with Washington before the US‑Israel military operation, highlighting how stalled negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear programme and related security issues contributed to the breakdown of talks.

US-Israel Attacks Iran | US: Iran Showed No Seriousness to Achieve Real Deal 

Explosions and blasts were heard across Jerusalem, central Israel and the occupied West Bank amid the ongoing Israel‑Iran war, as a new round of missiles launched from Iran triggered sirens and defensive responses.


Israel-Iran War: Blast in Jerusalem, Central Israel & Occupied West Bank

Qatar’s defence ministry says two Iranian missiles struck or were aimed at the United States’ Al Udeid Air Base - home to the largest US military installation in the Middle East - as part of a broader wave of Iranian retaliatory attacks following the US‑Israel strikes on Iran.


US‑Israel Attacks Iran | Qatar: 2 Iranian Missiles Targeted US' Al Udeid Air Base

Following the joint U.S.–Israel attacks on Iran, President Donald Trump said that a large number of Iranian leaders have been killed in the strikes, including top military and security officials, as part of the coordinated offensive aimed at crippling Tehran’s leadership and military infrastructure.

US-Israel Attacks Iran: Trump Says a Lot of Iranian Leaders Killed in Strikes 

After the joint U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran, President Donald Trump said the military action is intended to end what he called a long‑standing security threat and “give Iranians a chance to topple their rulers,” framing the strikes as a moment for potential change within Iran’s leadership and society.

US-Israel Attacks Iran | Trump: Action will Give Iranians to Topple Their Rule

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged the people of Iran to rise up and “flood the streets and finish the job” following the joint US‑Israel attacks on Iran, saying the strikes have weakened Iran’s leadership and created an opportunity for internal change. 

Israel Attacks Iran: Netanyahu Calls on Iranians to Flood the Streets and Finish the Jo

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said there are “many signs” that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei may no longer be alive following the massive U.S.–Israel strikes on Iran, claiming that his compound was destroyed and senior Iranian officials were killed in the operation.


Israel Attacks Iran | Netanyahu: There Are Many Signs That Khamenei Is Not Alive

India’s External Affairs Minister has held a telephonic conversation with Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, expressing India’s deep concern over the ongoing crisis triggered by the US‑Israel attacks on Iran and the escalating violence across the region. Dr. S Jaishankar conveyed India’s stance on the need for restraint, dialogue and diplomacy to ease tensions and prevent wider conflict, urging all parties to prioritise peace and civilian safety. 

Israel Attacks Iran: S. Jaishankar Holds Telecon With Iranian FM Amid Rising Tensions |

Israeli forces struck Iranian soldiers as they were preparing missile launchers ready to fire, according to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), releasing footage showing combat aircraft targeting ballistic missile units and launch sites in western Iran. The military said the strikes neutralised several launchers that posed imminent threats to Israeli territory, preventing potential attacks.


Israel Attacks Iran: Israeli Forces Strike Iranian Soldiers Arming Missile Launchers

US-Israel Attacks Iran: Missiles Intercepted Over Dubai As Smoke Rises Across Skyline

Reports from Tehran say loud cheers and celebrations erupted on the streets after news spread that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in Israeli‑U.S. strikes, with witnesses describing residents applauding and playing music from windows late Saturday night. Israeli sources claim a photo of his body was shown to U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. 

Israel Attacks Iran | Reports: Cheers in Tehran Amid News of Khamenei's Death

Israeli media report that a photograph of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s body was shown to U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with senior officials saying his body was recovered from the rubble of his compound after joint U.S.–Israel strikes on Tehran.


Israel Attacks Iran: Photos of Khamenei's Body Shown to Trump, Netanyahu: Reports

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