Trump claims Iran’s Supreme Leader killed in US-Israeli strikes; Tehran denies
Summary
US President Donald Trump claimed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in joint US-Israeli strikes, but Tehran denies the claim amid escalating regional violence.
Key Points
- US President Donald Trump claimed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in joint US-Israeli strikes.
- Iranian officials strongly denied Khamenei's death and condemned the strikes as war crimes.
- Retaliatory missile and drone attacks struck US bases, Israel, UAE, causing casualties and damage.
- The potential death of Khamenei could trigger significant political instability or change in Iran.
