Deceased Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei ./FILEClaims have emerged that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed in an airstrike targeting his office after he reportedly refused repeated security advice to relocate amid rising regional tensions. He claimed security officials had repeatedly urged the Supreme Leader to move to a safer location as tensions escalated, but he refused. According to Ilahi, security officials also suggested additional protective measures, including relocating Khamenei to a fortified shelter. Iran state media confirmed early Saturday morning that the Supreme Leader Khamenei was killed. After the Islamic Revolution in 1979, Ali Khamenei became deputy defence minister and helped organise the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC).

Source: The Star March 03, 2026 11:04 UTC