“Who was Ayatollah Ali Hosseini Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran, who was killed in the recent US-Israeli strikes”, OpIndia, March 01, 2026
“Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Hosseini Khamenei has been killed in the coordinated US-Israeli strikes on Iran, which started on February 28, 2026. The death of Khamenei was confirmed by several Iranian media outlets on March 1, 2026.
However, before the confirmation by the Iranian media, US President Donald Trump posted a lengthy message on Truth Social around 3:07 am on Friday (local time), celebrating Khamenei’s death. Describing Khamenei as the “most evil person in History”, Trump hailed his death as a mark of justice to the people of Iran, the “Great Americans”, and all those who suffered during Khamenei’s rule.
The nearly four-decade-long rule of the 86-year-old Khamenei in Iran has been marred by numerous controversies. However, his decision to continue Iran’s nuclear programme, despite America’s clear warning, has been a major highlight of his political tenure. Since last year, his regime has been facing widespread protests from the Iranian people, who were opposed to his suppressive policies. This hostility at home, clubbed with America’s displeasure over Iran’s nuclear enrichment program and Israel’s long-standing resentment, provided a conducive environment for the present US-Israel coordinated action against the Khamenei regime…….”
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