Jerusalem, Israel. Israeli media reported that Israel assesses Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was likely killed in an Israeli strike on Saturday, citing unnamed sources, with no official confirmation.
Reports cite unnamed Israeli sources
Channel 12 reported “growing indications” that Khamenei was likely killed, citing unnamed Israeli sources. The broadcaster earlier reported an Israeli assessment that Khamenei was “hurt at the very least,” adding that the assessment was not based on satellite imagery of his compound but on information from unnamed sources.
Strikes said to have harmed Iranian leadership
Channel 12 also reported that the day’s strikes caused “very significant harm” to the leadership of the Iranian regime and its military commanders.
Kan reports no contact with Khamenei
Israel’s Kan state television reported that “there is no contact” with Khamenei and that his condition is not known.
No official confirmation from authorities
Khamenei was reported to be expected to deliver an address shortly. Channel 12 suggested that if such an address were broadcast, it was likely recorded in advance. There has been no official confirmation of Khamenei’s death or injury from Israeli or Iranian authorities.
What information would you look for to confirm the reports about Khamenei’s condition?