U.S. President Donald Trump has reportedly stated that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed following a large-scale attack carried out by the United States and Israel. Some Iranian outlets, including Tasnim and Fars, were also cited as confirming the claim, saying he died in the early hours of February 28 (local time) at his office, after satellite images allegedly showed his residence had been struck by missiles.

However, as of now, there has been no widespread independent confirmation from major international news agencies or an official announcement from Iranian state authorities confirming the death of the Supreme Leader.

Under Iran’s political system, the selection of a new Supreme Leader would be carried out by the Assembly of Experts, an 88-member body responsible for appointing and overseeing the position.

Given the extraordinary seriousness of the claim, observers urge caution and recommend waiting for confirmation from multiple credible sources before drawing conclusions. 🌍