By Trendsetter Tribune 
Reports from Israeli media outlets suggest that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Mohammad Pakpour, may have been killed in coordinated morning airstrikes on February 28, 2026.
- The Allegations: Israeli media, citing sources, claim “growing indications” that Khamenei was killed in strikes targeting his compound in Tehran. Reports also indicate the potential deaths of Iran’s Defense Minister and Intelligence Chief.
- Iranian Response: Iranian officials have denied these reports. The Iranian Foreign Minister stated that Khamenei is alive “as far as I know” and that all high-ranking officials are safe.+1
- Context of the Strikes: These attacks are part of a major joint military operation by the United States and Israel, dubbed “Operation Epic Fury” by the U.S. and “Roaring Lion” by Israel, targeting Iranian military and leadership infrastructure.
The situation remains highly fluid and chaotic, with conflicting reports regarding the casualties and the full extent of the damage to Iran’s leadership structure.