U.S. President Donald J. Trump has declared that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, is dead, describing the development as justice for victims of violence he attributed to Tehran’s leadership.
In a statement, Trump alleged that Khamenei was tracked through advanced intelligence capabilities and killed in coordination with Israel, alongside other unnamed Iranian leaders.
He framed the reported development as a historic turning point for Iran and the wider Middle East.
Trump further claimed that elements of Iran’s security apparatus including the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), military personnel, and police are unwilling to continue fighting and may seek immunity.
Calling the moment “the single greatest chance” for Iranians to retake control of their country, Trump urged security forces to align with what he described as “Iranian patriots” to rebuild the nation.
President Trump also signaled the possibility of continued military action, saying operations would persist as long as necessary to achieve what he termed “peace throughout the Middle East and the world.”
The News Chronicle notes that the claims could not be independently verified at the time of the statement, as no official confirmation has been issued by Iranian authorities.
