Published: Mar 01, 2026, 05:30 IST | Updated: Mar 01, 2026, 05:30 IST
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.