The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a strike at his leadership compound in central Tehran. This operation was described as ending a long period of terror against Israel. The attack, carried out by the US and Israel, marked a significant moment in Iran’s Shia-theocratic rule, leading to retaliatory actions across the Middle East.
In an official statement, the Israeli military revealed that the Air Force, guided by precise intelligence from Military Intelligence, targeted the Tehran leadership compound where Khamenei was present with other senior officials. Khamenei, who had led the Iranian “terrorist regime” since 1989, was accused of promoting extremist ideologies against Israel and Western nations, as well as being directly involved in repressing Iranian citizens.
Describing Khamenei as the mastermind behind plans to destroy Israel and the leader of the Iranian-backed Hezbollah, the IDF emphasized his responsibility for terrorist activities against Israel and citizens worldwide. This targeted killing was part of a larger campaign aimed at key figures associated with the “Iranian terror axis,” according to the Israeli military.
The IDF highlighted the elimination of Khamenei as a significant step in countering threats to Israel posed by the Iranian terror axis. This action was part of a series of operations targeting high-ranking members of this group during the ongoing conflict. The military’s statement underscored a commitment to defending Israel against any threats, emphasizing the partnership between the IDF and Israeli citizens in safeguarding the nation.
Israeli Air Force fighter jets conducted extensive strikes across Iran, dropping over 1,200 munitions in the past 24 hours, as announced by the IDF. The aerial campaign specifically targeted numerous Iranian military assets, including ballistic missile launchers and air defense systems, as part of the broader offensive strategy.
