Khamenei Reported Killed in US-Israel Strikes: Iran

Iranian state media reported that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran, was killed during missile strikes allegedly conducted by Israel and the United States on a Saturday. Khamenei, who served as Iran's Supreme Leader since 1989, was described as a religious scholar and national leader who sacrificed his life for Iran.

The report, however, lacks independent verification, raising debates about its accuracy. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Khamenei is no longer a threat, while U.S.

President Donald Trump commented on the situation via Truth Social but did not confirm the claim. Following the report of Khamenei's death, Iran reportedly launched retaliatory drone strikes targeting U.S.-linked assets in the Gulf region, leading to heightened security concerns.

Several Gulf nations, including the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, and Kuwait, temporarily closed their airspace amid rising tensions. The situation continues to evolve, with global powers closely monitoring developments.