Missiles have landed near the office of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and presidential palace in Tehran. Who is Ali Khamenei and why is he so important for the US and Israel? The US has targeted multiple cities and bombed many areas, including those places that are linked to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei. US, Israel target Supreme Leader Ali KhameneiIt is evident by these attacks that the US and Israeli forces are targeting Iran's supreme leader. But who is Iran's supreme leader and why are Washington and Tel Aviv so upset with him?

Source: dna February 28, 2026 11:33 UTC