An Israeli official confirmed on Saturday to Reuters that Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has reportedly died due to airstrikes conducted by Israeli and US forces. This development is significant as Khamenei has been a pivotal figure in Iranian politics and his likely death could alter the landscape of power in Iran. However, the Iranian government has labeled the reports as psychological warfare, asserting that they are aimed at destabilizing the country.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also indicated that there were many signs suggesting Khamenei is no longer alive, though he did not directly confirm his death. Netanyahu stated that Khamenei's residence has been destroyed and that several commanders from Iran's Revolutionary Guard along with key officials from the nuclear program have been killed in the strikes. This escalation marks a major turning point in the ongoing tensions between Israel and Iran, particularly regarding Iran's nuclear ambitions and its influence in the region.

In a dramatic development, reports from Israeli Channel 12 suggested that both Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump were shown a photograph purportedly of Khamenei's corpse, which was allegedly discovered by Iranian authorities at his residence in Tehran. This disclosure adds a layer of complexity to the situation, as the potential power vacuum created by Khamenei's death could lead to increased instability both within Iran and in the broader Middle East.