Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei reportedly targeted as 30 bombs hit his compound, claims suggest he went underground

A report from Israel’s Channel 12 said that in a joint U.S.–Israeli operation against Iran on Saturday, about 30 bombs were dropped on the compound of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, according to Israel's Channel 12 network.

"Thirty bombs were dropped on the complex. Ali Khamenei was underground, but probably not in his own bunker," Channel 12's Amit Segal, who is known to be close to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, said without giving a source.

The United States and Israel carried out a significant strike on Iran on Saturday. U.S. President Donald Trump urged the Iranian people to “take control of your destiny” by rising up against the Islamic government that has led the country since 1979.

In response, Iran launched missiles and drones targeting Israel and U.S. military bases across the region.

Some of the initial strikes appeared to hit areas near the offices of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Smoke was seen rising over the capital as Iranian media reported attacks occurring throughout the country. It was not immediately known whether the 86-year-old leader was present at his offices during the strikes.

(With inputs from agencies)

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