Iran's Khamenei Dead Or Alive? Here's What We Know So Far Amid US-Israel Strikes On Tehran

Last Updated:February 28, 2026, 22:38 IST

While Israeli media claims he may have been killed, there is no official confirmation from Iranian or Israeli officials yet.

The fate of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei remains uncertain after large-scale airstrikes carried out by the United States and Israel on Iranian targets. Reports from Israeli media have suggested that Khamenei may have been killed, but there is no official confirmation from the Iranian officials so far.

According to Israeli broadcaster Channel 12, cited by several media outlets, there are “growing indications" that Khamenei may have been killed during the strikes.

The report said Israel’s assessment is that the Iranian leader was likely hit in the attacks. However, the claim has not been officially confirmed by Israeli authorities.

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