Iran confirms supreme leader Khamenei is dead after US, Israeli attacks

Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been reported dead following strikes by the United States and Israel, according to Iranian state media. During a heartfelt broadcast, a presenter on state television announced Khamenei's passing and stated that the nation would observe 40 days of mourning. Both Iranian state TV and the IRNA news agency confirmed the 86-year-old’s death, but did not provide details on how he died. Earlier, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that Khamenei was killed in a coordinated operation by American and Israeli forces targeting Iran. Trump described the attack, which resulted in Khamenei's death, as a significant opportunity for Iranians to reclaim their country. However, he also noted that this event could jeopardize the future of the Islamic Republic and increase the risk of instability in the region.