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Trump confirms Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei killed in joint strikes

Ayatollah Khamenei is dead after targeted strikes led jointly by the U.S. and Israel, President Donald Trump said. Khamenei served as Iran's supreme leader for more than 30 years.

February 28, 2026

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