On February 28, 2026, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suggested that Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei may be dead, stating there are 'many signs indicating Khamenei is no longer,' although he did not confirm his death outright. This statement came after a series of coordinated airstrikes by Israel and the United States targeting senior Iranian officials, including Iran’s Defense Minister Amir Nasirzadeh and IRGC commander Mohammad Pakpour, who are believed to have been killed in these attacks. An Israeli military official confirmed that 'three sites where gatherings of the Iranian terror regime were taking place were struck simultaneously,' indicating a significant escalation in military operations against Iran. The sentiment across various sources remains negative, reflecting the gravity of the situation and the potential for further conflict.
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Netanyahu Claims Iran'S Khamenei May Be Dead Amid Strikes
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Netanyahu hints at Khamenei's possible death amid intensified US-Israel airstrikes on Iran, urging Iranians to rise up. The situation escalates, risking broader regional conflict as Iran retaliates.
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