On Saturday, February 28, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump officially declared the death of Ayatollah Ali Chamenei, the supreme leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran. 86-year-old spiritual and political leader of Iran was killed as a result of a massive air strike carried out jointly by Israeli and American forces on Tehran.
Trump wrote on the Truth Social platform: "Khamenei, one of the most evil people in history, is dead. This is not only justice for the Iranian people, but for all the Great Americans and people from many countries around the world who have been killed or mutilated by him and his gang of bloodthirsty bandits. God blesses the United States, our great army and Israel!"
According to information provided by American and Israeli sources, Chamenei was killed in the first impact on his residence complex in northern Tehran. The leader's body was located, confirmed by anonymous sources in an Israeli interview. The attack was part of an extensive operation "Epic Fury" aimed at overthrowing the Iranian regime.
Iran hasn't confirmed Chamenei's death yet. The state media Tasnim and Mehr claim that the highest leader "remains strong and proves the battlefield", however, the lack of any new recordings or photos with his participation for several hours raises huge doubts. In Tehran and other cities of Iran spontaneous celebrations broke out on the streets – thousands of Iranians cheer to the news of the end of the Chamenei era.
The death of Ayatollah Ali Chamenei, who ruled Iran with an iron hand for 36 years, could mark the beginning of the end of the current regime. The world is breathless for another hour – whether Iran breaks down, whether chaos breaks out, or if someone from the hard circle of Revolutionary Guards tries to take over. The story is written right in front of us.
Update
Iran's Tellevision confirmed Ayatollah's death and announced a 40-day mourning.
