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Iran state media confirms death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in US-Israeli strikes | BBC News

2026-03-01 News & Politics
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Iran's state media has confirmed that Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has been killed, after attacks across Iran by Israel and the US, which began on Saturday morning local time. The state media confirmation of Ayatollah Khamenei's death came after US President Donald Trump had announced the news in a social media post on Truth Social, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Khamenei's Tehran compound had been destroyed in "a powerful, surprise strike". Iran responded to the attack by launching missiles and drones towards Israel and four Gulf Arab countries which host US military bases: Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and the UAE. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #Iran #US #Israel #BBCNews

Top Comments (10)

@make_some_noise 2026-03-01

It's sad when they go young like that, 86 just a kid

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@musicman6773 2026-03-01

Hoping for better future for Iranian people.

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@DarkoZWorld 2026-03-01

Dude spent his whole life preparing for a holy war against the west dies on the first day lmao

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@angelinavisions8795 2026-03-01

✨Now take the rest of the regime out

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@DorioBwoy 2026-03-01

Feeling sorry for the family of the Philippines lady caregiver. Imagine leaving your family in the Philippines seeking a better life only to be killed. May God give the family comfort.

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@isulaiman 2026-03-01

Congratulations to our brothers and sisters in Iran. May this be the start of a new era where you are no longer held hostage by the past. May you find peace and live in harmony with the world, especially with your Arab neighbors. To the fallen leaders, we leave their judgment to God; may they find rest. To those still living, remember: every human deserves to live in peace. Iran deserves a bright future! 🇮🇷✨

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@prodigy2385 2026-03-01

Thank you America and Israel to save Iranian life!!

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@michaelsaunders-vt4zf 2026-03-01

Suddenly the BBC recognises what’s happening in Iran. Only weeks ago it looked AWAY 🔥

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@oscarheinz4368 2026-03-01

BBC couldn't figure out how to put subtitles on the Iranian announcement??

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@stocko5448 2026-03-01

Great news for once from the BBC.

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