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US President Donald Trump has said that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed in US-Israel airstrikes. In a social media post, Trump said Khamenei’s death is the single greatest chance for the Iranian people to take back their country.
The US President added the heavy and pinpoint bombing will continue through the week or longer. The death of Iran’s Supreme Leader occurred after a joint US and Israeli aerial bombardment that targeted Iranian military and governmental sites.
Iranian State TV has confirmed the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Reports suggest that around 40 Iranian officials were also killed in the strikes. Along with Khamenei, his daughter, grandchild, daughter-in-law, and son-in-law were also killed in the strkes.
Iran President Pezesjkian vowed for strong response, according to a report.
The 40-day state mourning has been declared in Iran. Iranian state media reported at least 201 dead and more than 700 injured.
In response, Iran launched attacks throughout the Middle East. Apparent Iranian strikes have been reported in Dubai, Doha, Bahrain, and Kuwait – places with US military bases, or that are allied to the US.
United States and Israel launched coordinated attacks on Iran yesterday, sharply escalating tensions in West Asia and prompting widespread retaliation across the region.
