Iranian State Media Confirms Death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei

By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa

Iranian state television has officially confirmed the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

He was killed during a massive joint military operation by the U.S. and Israel targeting his high-security compound in Tehran.

The strikes also claimed the lives of several members of the Supreme Leader’s immediate family. Reports from state outlets confirm that Khamenei’s daughter, son-in-law, and grandson were killed in the bombardment alongside top military aides.

This loss has triggered a massive security and leadership crisis within the Islamic Republic’s power structure.

U.S. and Israeli officials characterized the mission as a preemptive strike to dismantle Iran’s nuclear and missile infrastructure. President Trump described the event as a historic turning point, suggesting it offers the Iranian people a chance to reclaim their government.

The admission by state media marks the definitive end of Khamenei’s 37-year rule.