Iran Confirms Supreme Leader’s Death, Vows Fierce Revenge

Iranian state media confirmed that Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed in a US and Israeli airstrike, and the IRGC vowed fierce retaliation.

“We inform the Iranian people that Grand Ayatollah Khamenei, Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, has been killed in a coordinated attack by the traitors of the United States and Israel,” the Iranian state news agency announced today.

The news agency described Supreme Leader Khamenei as “a great warrior who dedicated his life to the development and status of Iran and Islam.” “May he be reunited with the Imams and the Leader of the Martyrs,” the report continued.

The Iranian government declared 40 days of national mourning, including seven national holidays.

Iranian television reported that Khamenei was in his office in central Tehran when the US and Israel launched the first wave of attacks. Satellite images released by Airbus show that the site suffered intense bombing raids. “His death in his office demonstrates his unwavering commitment to the people and his leading role in confronting what officials call global arrogance,” the report stated.