On February 28, 2026, U.S. and Israeli forces launched a coordinated attack on Iran; Israeli and Western officials reported Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed when his Tehran compound was struck, though Iran’s state media and officials deny his death. President Donald Trump publicly endorsed the reports and asked whether people were “happy” about Khamenei’s death, framing the strikes as justice and urging Iranians to seize the moment. The strikes reportedly targeted senior IRGC and nuclear program figures, killed scores of civilians, and prompted Iranian missile and drone reprisals across the region, raising fears of wider escalation and uncertainty.
Sources: (aljazeera.com)
Breaking: President Trump said he believes Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed after U.S.-Israeli strikes on Tehran, calling it “justice” and urging Iranians to topple the regime. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said there were “many signs” Khamenei was dead and Israeli sources reported his body recovered, while Iranian officials and state media denied the reports and offered no independent confirmation. The strikes hit leadership compounds and nuclear sites, killed scores, and prompted Iranian retaliatory strikes and a widespread blackout, spurring international alarm as the UN and regional states warned of wider escalation. Investigation remains ongoing and fluid. (apnews.com)
On February 28, 2026, U.S. and Israeli forces launched a coordinated attack on Iran; Israeli and Western officials reported Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed when his Tehran compound was struck, though Iran’s state media and officials deny his death. President Donald Trump publicly endorsed the reports and asked whether people were “happy” about Khamenei’s death, framing the strikes as justice and urging Iranians to seize the moment. The strikes reportedly targeted senior IRGC and nuclear program figures, killed scores of civilians, and prompted Iranian missile and drone reprisals across the region, raising fears of wider escalation and uncertainty.
Sources: (aljazeera.com)
Breaking: President Trump said he believes Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed after U.S.-Israeli strikes on Tehran, calling it “justice” and urging Iranians to topple the regime. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said there were “many signs” Khamenei was dead and Israeli sources reported his body recovered, while Iranian officials and state media denied the reports and offered no independent confirmation. The strikes hit leadership compounds and nuclear sites, killed scores, and prompted Iranian retaliatory strikes and a widespread blackout, spurring international alarm as the UN and regional states warned of wider escalation. Investigation remains ongoing and fluid. (apnews.com)
U.S. and Israeli forces launched air and missile strikes across Iran on February 28, 2026, reportedly targeting the supreme leader’s compound, military command centers and nuclear-linked sites. (theguardian.com) Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu said there were “many signs” that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei may be dead after the strikes. (al-monitor.com) Iran’s foreign ministry and officials denied those reports, with the foreign minister saying Khamenei was alive “as far as I know.” (apnews.com) President Donald Trump supported calls for Iranians to rise while Tehran launched serious retaliatory missile and drone attacks across the region. Khamenei’s status remains unconfirmed amid chaotic, evolving reports. (washingtonpost.com)
On Feb. 28, 2026, President Donald Trump authorized overnight military strikes on Iran, prompting angry backlash from MAGA figures. Marjorie Taylor Greene called the action a betrayal—writing on X, “We voted for America First and ZERO wars,” and labeled the administration “sick fucking liars.” Tucker Carlson told ABC that the attack was “absolutely disgusting and evil.” Alex Jones warned on X that “Trump’s HUGE gamble accelerates the world’s trajectory towards a nuclear world war.” Andrew Tate posted an image (pic.x.com/vUbr1pgCF2). Critics noted the strikes began without congressional approval and risk wider regional escalation. Many urged Congress to act swiftly. (thedailybeast.com)
