Assassination of Ali Khamenei

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Assassination of Ali Khamenei
Part of the 2026 Israeli–United States strikes on Iran
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Khamenei on 12 February 2026, 16 days before his assassination
Type
Location
Tehran, Iran
Target Ali Khamenei
Date28 February 2026;2 days ago (2026-02-28)
Executed byIsrael Air Force Flag.svg  Israeli Air Force
Supported by:
Flag of the United States Air Force.svg  United States Air Force
Casualties5 (Khamenei and 4 family members) [1] killed

On 28 February 2026, Ali Khamenei, the supreme leader of Iran, was assassinated as part of a series of Israeli missile strikes around Tehran aimed at targeting high-ranking Iranian officials. Khamenei's death was confirmed by the Iranian government on 1 March. [2] His death occurred in a joint airstrike operation by the United States and Israel, using strategic locations intelligence from the US's Central Intelligence Agency to determine the whereabouts of several leaders. [3] Satellite imagery suggested that Khamenei's residence in the city was severely damaged during the attack.

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Following initial Israeli reports that Khamenei had been killed in the operation, US president Donald Trump and Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Khamenei was dead. After Iranian state media confirmed his death, the government announced 40 days of mourning and seven days of public holidays. The Fars News Agency announced that Khamenei's daughter, son-in-law, grandchild, and daughter-in-law had also been killed in the strikes. [4] [5] [6]

As Khamenei's death was confirmed, many Iranian civilians went out to celebrate in the streets. [7] [8] [9] [10] Protests and riots occurred in multiple countries mourning his death. [11] According to unnamed US officials, on 15 June 2025, an Israeli assassination plan as part of the Twelve-Day War had been vetoed by Trump. [12]

Background

Prior attempts

An unrelated assassination attempt on Khamenei was made in 1981, allegedly by the Iranian political party People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (MEK). [13] [14] [15] [16] [17]

Preparations

According to The Telegraph and The Washington Post , Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, had conducted multiple phone calls with US President Trump urging him to attack Iran, stating that "Iran would become stronger and more dangerous if Washington did not strike immediately". [18] Prince Khalid bin Salman, Crown Prince Mohammed's brother and Saudi Arabia's defence minister, reportedly warned about the risks of not attacking Iran in a meeting with US officials. [18]

After the Twelve-Day War in June 2025, Khamenei became increasingly reclusive, and the bunker in his compound was so deep that its elevator took more than five minutes to reach it, making the opportunities to strike very rare. [18] For months before the attack, the CIA had been tracking the locations and patterns of Khamenei and had learned that a meeting of senior officials was to take place with the attendance of Khamenei. [18] According to Reuters, the United States and Israel prepared to launch the strikes at the moment when Khamenei would meet with his senior advisors, at least five of whom were killed alongside him. [18] [19] At the same time, attacks were carried out in at least two other locations in the city to ensure the success of the operation. [18]

Airstrikes

On 28 February 2026, multiple locations in Iran were struck by missiles from the United States and Israel as part of a military operation intended to impede nuclear and missile programs in the country, as well as initiate a regime change. [20] [21] The attack took place at 8:10 am local time and was described as a "massive, wildly bold daytime attack" that "hit the senior leaders right out of the gate". [18] The strike on Khamenei's compound was unique in that it was carried out during daylight, with Israeli jets dropping 30 bombs on the site. [19] Strikes targeted strategic facilities and important Iranian officials, including Khamenei's compound, which was among those most affected by Israeli strikes in Tehran; satellite imagery suggested that the building was severely damaged. [22] [23]

Initial reports

Conflicting reports

Following the initial strikes, several outlets, such as Axios and Iran International, [24] citing Israeli government sources, began reporting that Khamenei was dead. [25] [26] [27] [28] An unnamed Israeli official said that Khamenei's body was located following the strikes, a photograph of which was reportedly shown to Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu. [29] [30] These reports around Khamenei's death were initially disputed by Iranian sources, with Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Esmail Baghaei stating that Khamenei was "safe and sound", [31] [32] and Reuters reporting that Khamenei was transferred to a "secure location" outside of Tehran. [33] Netanyahu stated that there were "growing signs" pointing to Khamenei's death. US president Donald Trump echoed these claims, calling the then-unconfirmed assassination "justice for the people of Iran". [34] Following the statements by Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu, Iranian news agencies Tasnim and Mehr once again stated that Khamenei was alive and still "steadfast and firm in commanding the field". [29]

Confirmation

Early on 1 March, the Iranian Supreme National Security Council, [35] as well as Iranian state media, including the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting, announced that Khamenei had been killed, despite previous steadfast denial. The state declared 40 days of mourning and a seven-day national holiday. [36] [37] The Fars News Agency, which is affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), reported that Khamenei's daughter, son-in-law, grandchild, and daughter-in-law were also killed in the strikes on his compound. [4] [38] [6]

Aftermath

Succession

As the position of Supreme Leader is appointed by the Assembly of Experts and the position of Vice Supreme Leader was abolished in 1989, Khamenei had no officially appointed successor. [39] At Khamenei's funeral, it was announced that the interim Leadership Council would include member of the Assembly of Experts Alireza Arafi, President Masoud Pezeshkian, and Chief Justice Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei. [19] [40] The IRGC is insistent on appointing a permanent leader swiftly. [41]

Reactions

Domestic

Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian described the killing as a "great crime" and said that it would not go unanswered. [42] Civilian reaction from Iranians to his death were mixed. As his death was confirmed, many Iranian civilians went out to celebrate in the streets. [7] [8] [9] [10] Following the initial announcements of Khamenei's death, celebrations were heard in the capital, and videos of celebrations in cities like Isfahan, Karaj, Kermanshah, Qazvin, Sanandaj, Shiraz, and Izeh circulated online. In Dehloran, people were filmed cheering as a statue of Khamenei was toppled. [43] [24] [44]

Supporters of Khamenei mourned his death near the Imam Reza shrine in Mashhad, with videos showing several people crying and wailing as others appear collapsed on the floor in grief, [45] while photos showing Iranians mourning his death while holding portraits of him in Enqelab Square, Tehran. [46] Videos were reported showing thousands of people in Yasuj and Isfahan [47] mourning his death, with similar scenes being reported in Shiraz and the province of Lorestan. [48] [49]

Co-leader of MEK Maryam Rajavi released a statement on her website hailing the death of Khamenei as the "end of religious tyranny" and the "collapse of the Velayat-e Faqih regime", calling for a transitional government that excludes mullahs and monarchists, and saying that MEK does not seek foreign intervention in Iran. [50]

Exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi, eldest son of the last shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi and noted dissident against the Islamic Republic regime, unilaterally declared the "end of the Islamic Republic" shortly following Khamenei's death. [51] [52] Pahlavi later said Khamenei's death is not "the end" and called on Iranians to overthrow the Islamic Republic by preparing for "widespread and decisive presence in the streets." [53]

International

  • Flag of Argentina.svg Argentina: President Javier Milei praised the Israeli–United States military operations resulting in Khamenei's "elimination", adding that Khamenei "was one of the most evil, violent, and cruel persons ever seen in the history of humankind." [54] Milei further blamed Khamenei for Iran's sponsoring of terrorism and the 1994 AMIA bombing in Buenos Aires, adding that Argentina would continue to pursue others responsible for the attack and make them pay with their freedom or their lives. [54]
  • Flag of Azerbaijan.svg Azerbaijan: President Ilham Aliyev expressed his condolences in a letter to President Masoud Pezeshkian without mentioning the causes. [55]
  • Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg China: China said that it "firmly opposes and strongly condemns" the killing of Khamenei, calling it "a serious violation of Iran's sovereignty and security, a trampling on the aims and principles of the UN Charter and the basic norms of international relations." [56]
  • Flag of Europe.svg European Union: Foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said that Khamenei's death was "a defining moment in Iran's history", and added: "What comes next is uncertain. But there is now an open path to a different Iran, one that its people may have greater freedom to shape". European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said that "with Khamenei gone, there is renewed hope for the people of Iran. We must ensure that the future is theirs to claim and shape". [57]
  • Flag of Iraq.svg Iraq: Government spokesperson Bassem al-Awadi announced three days of mourning after the assassination. [58] Iraqi opposition leader and Shia cleric Muqtada al-Sadr expressed his "sadness and sorrow" on X after Khamenei's death. [59] Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani also offered condolences to the Iranian people and Muslims worldwide, calling on Iranians to preserve unity and "thwart the aggressors' sinister goals". [60]
  • Flag of Israel.svg Israel: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was the first to report and celebrate the assassination, stating "for 47 years, the Ayatollah regime has chanted 'Death to Israel' and 'Death to America.' It has spilled our blood, murdered many Americans, and slaughtered its own people." [61] Defense Minister Israel Katz celebrated the killing, stating "he who acted to destroy Israel – has been destroyed ... Justice has been served, and the axis of evil has suffered a mortal blow." [62]
  • Flag of North Korea.svg North Korea: North Korea condemned the attack as an "illegal act of aggression," calling it "shameless and gangster-like conduct" by the United States and Israel, which it claimed had chosen to "abuse military force to fulfill their selfish and hegemonic ambitions." [56]
  • Flag of Pakistan.svg Pakistan: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed his condolences about "the martyrdom of His Eminence Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei" and stood with the Iranian people in their "grief and sorrow." [62]
  • Flag of Russia.svg Russia: President Vladimir Putin called the assassination a "cynical murder." He sent his condolences to Pezeshkian and said that "Khamenei's assassination is a violation of all standards of human morality and international law." [63]
  • Flag of Turkey.svg Turkey: President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stated that he was saddened by Khamenei's death and that Turkey will continue diplomatic efforts to "regain peace and stability". [64]
  • Flag of Ukraine.svg Ukraine: The official X account of Ukraine celebrated Khamenei's death, writing that "nothing beats the death of a dictator". [61]
  • Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom: Defence Secretary John Healey told Sky News that "few people will mourn" Khamenei's death, describing him as the leader of an evil regime that sponsored terrorist attacks in the West. Reactions among opposition figures were split, with some celebrating Khamenei's killing and others alleging that it violated international law. [65]
  • Flag of the United States.svg United States: President Donald Trump, commenting on Khamenei's death, called him "one of the most evil people in history" and announced that the US would continue to bomb Iran. Some members of Congress from the Democratic Party, including Senator John Fetterman, reacted positively to the announcement, while many from the Republican Party, such as Representative Tom Emmer, cheered Trump's post. [66]

Non-state actors

  • Flag of al-Qassam Brigades.svg Hamas: Hamas released a statement mourning "the passing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. He provided all forms of political, diplomatic and military support to our people, our cause, and our resistance", also stating that "the US and the fascist occupation government [Israel] bear full responsibility for this blatant aggression and heinous crime against the sovereignty of the Islamic Republic of Iran, as well as for its serious repercussions on the security and stability of the region." The al-Qassam Brigades praised Khamenei as the "main supporter of the Resistance Axis and its mujahideen." [56]
  • InfoboxHez.PNG Hezbollah: Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem voted to retaliate and "undertake our duty of confronting the aggression," stating that Hezbollah would not leave "the field of honor and resistance." [67]
  • Slogan of the Houthi Movement.svg Houthis: The Houthi political leadership extended its "sincere condolences and deepest sympathy" to the Iranian people. [68]
  • InfoboxPIJ.svg Palestinian Islamic Jihad: PIJ condemned the killing as a "war crime" and a "treacherous and malicious attack." [56]

Protests

Khamenei's death triggered a series of worldwide protests. In Baghdad, demonstrators confronted security forces near the Green Zone, and protesters attempted to storm the US embassy and block roads leading to it. Protesters were seen waving flags and shouting slogans while mourning Khamenei. [69]

Riots broke out near the US consulate in Karachi in response to the assassination, with demonstrators burning and smearing the building's windows and attempting to storm it. As protests escalated, the Marine Security Guards opened fire, killing at least 22 protestors and injuring over 120 people. [70] [71] [72] Demonstrators also vandalized several buildings, including a regional office affiliated with the United Nations in Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan. [73]

Analysts

The Economist described the killing of Khamenei as an "enormous success" for the United States and Israel, noting that a comparable effort to kill Saddam Hussein during the 2003 invasion of Iraq took nine months. [74]

Polling

According to a Reuters/Ipsos poll, only 27% of Americans approve of the strikes that killed Khamenei, while 43% disapprove. [75]

See also

References

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