Summary
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed in U.S. and Israeli military strikes. This is part of a military operation aimed at Iranian leadership, with President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu supporting regime change in Iran. The situation has left a gap in Iran's leadership and raised tensions in the region.
Key Facts
- Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader, was reportedly killed in strikes by the U.S. and Israel.
- The operation targeting Khamenei was called "Epic Fury."
- Khamenei ruled Iran for 36 years and was a significant figure after the 1989 theocratic revolution.
- Israeli sources confirmed his death and reported his body was found.
- Iranian officials initially did not confirm his death, but Khamenei did not appear for a scheduled address.
- The operation also targeted other Iranian officials, including President Masoud Pezeshkian.
- President Trump encouraged Iranians to overthrow their government, claiming this was their chance for regime change.
- The CIA believes Khamenei might be replaced by hardline figures from the Revolutionary Guards.
