US President Donald Trump announced that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has passed away and assured that US bombing will persist “throughout the week or as long as necessary.” Trump labeled Khamenei as “one of the most evil people in History,” emphasizing it as “Justice for the people of Iran” and victims worldwide.
Trump expressed that Khamenei’s demise was due to the effectiveness of US intelligence and advanced tracking systems, in collaboration with Israel. He highlighted this moment as a significant opportunity for the Iranian populace to reclaim their nation from the current leadership.
The President mentioned reports indicating a reluctance among Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), military, and security forces to engage in conflict, seeking immunity. Trump warned that immunity offers are temporary, with a stark choice of “Immunity now, Death later.”
Trump voiced hope for a peaceful integration of IRGC and police forces with Iranian patriots to restore the country’s greatness. He underscored the significant impact of Khamenei’s death, asserting that Iran has suffered substantial destruction within a day, necessitating ongoing precise bombing to achieve peace in the Middle East and globally.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt disclosed that President Trump closely monitored the situation from Mar-a-Lago with his national security team. She mentioned Trump’s communication with Prime Minister Netanyahu and Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s briefings to congressional members.
Senior administration officials, in a background call with reporters, emphasized Trump’s dismissal of diplomacy as a viable solution, citing intelligence assessments that deemed Iran’s missile and enrichment capabilities as unacceptable risks. This announcement signifies a notable escalation in US-Iran tensions, rooted in longstanding disputes over Iran’s nuclear activities, regional influence, and missile programs.
