Tension Erupts: Death of Iran's Supreme Leader in Israeli-U.S. Strike

Israeli sources report the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a joint Israeli-U.S. attack on Iran. Without a successor, Iran faces uncertainty and potential conflict. Israel claims multiple high-ranking Iranian officials were targeted, with no immediate confirmation from Iran or the US.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Dubai | Updated: 01-03-2026 02:38 IST | Created: 01-03-2026 02:38 IST
Tension Erupts: Death of Iran's Supreme Leader in Israeli-U.S. Strike
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
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In a significant escalation, Israeli officials announced the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei following joint military operations by Israel and the United States.

The reported assassination marks a pivotal moment, throwing Iran's political future into question due to the absence of a designated successor.

While Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed definitive intelligence, neither the U.S. nor Iran has issued a confirmation, setting the stage for increased regional tensions.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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