Assassination of Ali Khamenei
Also known as Ali Khamenei's death, killing of Ali Khamenei, elimination of Ali Khamenei
On 28 February 2026, Ali Khamenei, the supreme leader of Iran, was assassinated in Tehran as part of a series of Israeli airstrikes aimed at high-ranking Iranian officials. Khamenei's death was confirmed by the Iranian government on 1 March. His death occurred as part of a wider joint 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. Satellite imagery suggested that Khamenei's residence in the city was severely damaged during the attack.
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- Date
- 28 February 2026 ; 3 months ago ( 2026-02-28 )
- Target
- Ali Khamenei and associated Iranian leadership
- Attack type
- Airstrike decapitation strike targeted killing
- Deaths
- 5 (including Khamenei)
- Planned by
- Israel Mossad United States Central Intelligence Agency
- Executed by
- Israeli Air Force Supported by: United States Air Force United States Navy
- Outcome
- Successful Interim Leadership Council established the next day 2026 Iranian supreme leader election Mojtaba Khamenei succeeds his father as Supreme Leader of Iran
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