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Israel's Netanyahu says many signs that Khamenei 'is no longer'
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on March 1, 2026
1 min readLast updated: March 1, 2026
Quick Summary
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu claims there are strong indications Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in joint U.S.–Israeli strikes on Iran on Feb 28. This follows strikes targeting Iran’s leadership, Revolutionary Guards, and nuclear infrastructure, with a looming power vacuum emerg
Netanyahu: Many Signs Suggest Iran's Khamenei May No Longer Be Alive After Strikes
Netanyahu's Statement on Strikes Against Iran
Background of the Strikes
JERUSALEM, Feb 28 (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Saturday that there were many signs suggesting Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei may have been killed in Israeli-U.S. strikes in Iran.
Netanyahu's Claims Regarding Khamenei
Destruction of Khamenei's Compound
"This morning we destroyed the compound of the tyrant Khamenei," Netanyahu said in a video statement, adding that for more than 30 years Khamenei had "dispatched terrorism across the world, made his own people miserable, and worked constantly and tirelessly on a program to annihilate the state of Israel".
Evidence and Further Actions
"There are many signs that this tyrant is no longer. This morning we eliminated senior officials in the ayatollahs' regime, Revolutionary Guards commanders, senior figures in the nuclear programme - and we will continue. In the next few days, we will hit thousands more targets of the terror regime," Netanyahu said.
Reporting and Editorial Credits
(Reporting by Maayan Lubell; Editing by Kevin Liffey)
Key Takeaways
- •Netanyahu asserted the destruction of Khamenei’s compound and that ‘many signs’ suggest he is no longer alive—reflecting a significant escalation in the Israel–Iran conflict. (washingtonpost.com)
- •Iranian state media subsequently confirmed Khamenei’s death, alongside senior officials killed in ‘Operation Epic Fury,’ sparking a succession crisis and international alarm. (axios.com)
- •With over 40 regime figures reported killed, Iran is facing acute leadership uncertainty. A future Supreme Leader must be chosen by the Assembly of Experts, with a provisional council overseeing the transition. (en.wikipedia.org)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Israel's Netanyahu says many signs that Khamenei 'is no longer'
1What did Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu claim about Ayatollah Khamenei?
Netanyahu claimed there are many signs suggesting Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei may have been killed in Israeli-U.S. strikes.
2What targets were hit according to Netanyahu's statement?
Netanyahu stated that the compound of Khamenei, senior officials in the ayatollahs' regime, Revolutionary Guards commanders, and senior figures in the nuclear programme were targeted.
3How does Netanyahu describe Khamenei's legacy?
Netanyahu described Khamenei as dispatching terrorism, making his people miserable, and working on a program to annihilate Israel for over 30 years.
4What future actions did Netanyahu announce?
Netanyahu announced that thousands more targets of the 'terror regime' would be hit in the coming days.
