Pentagon Confirms Israel Killed Khamenei, Not US

The Pentagon testified that the recent strike that killed senior Iranian leader Khamenei was executed by Israel and not part of an American military campaign. Colonel Elbridge Colby emphasized this point during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, responding to lawmakers' inquiries about US involvement and regime change in Iran.

Colby maintained a restrained tone, contrasting with President Donald Trump's more aggressive rhetoric, which framed the conflict in triumphant terms. Trump had previously urged the Iranian people to seize the opportunity to overthrow their government.

The discussion highlighted the broader objectives of the US military campaign, focusing on degrading Iran's military capabilities rather than explicitly seeking regime change. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Senator Jack Reed were also involved in the discussions, which underscored the complexities of US-Iran relations and military strategy in the region.