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Iran's Khamenei Killed in Israeli Airstrike on Tehran, Officials Report

Senior Israeli officials were reportedly informed that Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed in an Israeli airstrike on Tehran, with his body found in the rubble. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hinted Khamenei may no longer be alive, stating Iran's top leaders and nuclear officials were targeted. However, an Iranian representative in India claimed the Supreme Leader is in good health, creating conflicting narratives. The report also states Iran's Defence Minister and a Revolutionary Guards commander are believed to have been killed in the strikes.

Key Points: Report: Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei Killed in Israeli Strike

  • Israeli officials report Khamenei killed in strike
  • Body reportedly found under rubble
  • Iran has not confirmed the reports
  • Senior Iranian defence officials also believed killed
  • Conflicting claims from Iranian representative
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Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei killed in strike on Tehran, Israeli officials were informed: Report

Israeli officials reportedly informed of Ayatollah Khamenei's death in Tehran airstrike. Iran has not confirmed, while Netanyahu hints at outcome.

"There were many signs indicating Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is no longer - Benjamin Netanyahu"

Tel Aviv, March 1

Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed in an Israeli airstrike on Tehran, senior Israeli officials were informed on Saturday evening, according to The Jerusalem Post.Senior Israeli officials were also informed that the body of Iran's Supreme Leader was found under the rubble left by the air strike, the report said.

According to Reuters, a senior Israeli official told on Saturday that the Supreme Leader of Iran is dead and his body has been found.

Iran has not confirmed reports about the fate of its Khamenei.

Earlier, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei may no longer be alive, without directly confirming his death.

He said Iran's top leaders and nuclear officials were targeted after recent attacks by Israel and the US in several parts of Iran, including Tehran.

In a video statement, PM Netanyahu said, "There were many signs indicating Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is no longer, without explicitly confirming his death. Khamenei's compound had been destroyed, and Revolutionary Guard commanders and senior nuclear officials had been destroyed."

Israeli TV had earlier reported that their assessment suggested that the supreme leader had likely been killed in the strike.

However, Representative of the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, in India, Dr Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi, said, "The Supreme Leader is in good health and never has a fear of America or any other people... He will continue by his dignity and wisdom, and I hope that we will win this war."

Iran's Defence Minister Amir Nasirzadeh and Revolutionary Guards commander Mohammed Pakpour are believed to have been killed in an Israeli strike, according to sources familiar with Israel's military operations, and another regional source, Reuters reported.

Nasirzadeh was the Deputy of Chief of Staff for the Iranian Armed forces before taking charge as the Minister of Defence. The Minister began his military carrier as a fighter pilot.

Pakpour had assumed charge of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in 2025, who had overtaken following the death of the previous commander, Hossein Salami following Israeli strikes.

- ANI

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Priya S
Conflicting reports as always. The Iranian representative in India says Khamenei is fine. Who do we believe? This feels like an information war. Hope it doesn't spill over and affect oil prices further. Petrol is already so expensive! 😓
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Aman W
While I understand the geopolitical tensions, the loss of any life, especially of a head of state, is tragic and destabilizing. Cycle of violence helps no one. India should advocate for dialogue and peace. Jai Hind.
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Sarah B
Reading this from Delhi. The immediate concern is for our strategic interests. We have good relations with both Israel and Iran. The government must walk a tightrope to protect these ties. A very delicate situation.
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Vikram M
Netanyahu's statement is very calculated. He's not confirming but strongly hinting. This is a huge power play. From an Indian security perspective, we must watch this closely. Any regional war will have direct consequences for us.
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Karthik V
Respectfully, I think the media should be more responsible. Reporting an unconfirmed death of a foreign leader based on "officials were informed" creates unnecessary panic. Verify first, then publish. This affects global markets and diplomacy.

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