Trump Claims Khamenei Killed in US–Israel Strikes, Iran Confirms as Tensions Rise
Mar 2, 2026
The Iranian government has officially confirmed that its Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed during a massive military attack by the United States and Israel. The strike happened on Saturday, February 28, 2026, hitting his office in Tehran. Following the news, Iran has declared 40 days of mourning and promised to strike back.