Trump says Iran supreme leader Khamenei is dead
The Hill
by Filip TimotijaFebruary 28, 2026
President Trump on Saturday afternoon said Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is dead following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran that the White House intended to lead to regime change for Tehran. Trump said the longtime U.S. enemy was dead about an hour after multiple news outlets reported that U.S. and Israel believed he…
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Originally published on The Hill on 2/28/2026