U.S./Israeli Air Strikes
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei Dead: Reports
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Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has reportedly died after the United States and Israel joined forces to launch several strikes on the Middle Eastern country Saturday.
Senior Israeli official Behnam Ben Taleblu told Fox News Digital the supreme leader has been killed, while criticizing his leadership. Taleblu said … “Khamenei’s worldview was shaped by his militant anti-Americanism and antisemitism, which first manifested itself in his protests against the Shah of Iran.” CNN and AP are also reporting his death, citing Israeli sources.
Meanwhile, President Donald Trump told NBC News … “We feel that that is a correct story” in regard to the reports. He added that “most” of Iran’s senior leadership is “gone.”
Trump announced Saturday morning the U.S. launched a “massive and ongoing” military campaign alongside Israel in order to force a regime change and keep Americans safe from “imminent threats.”
He added of Iran … “Its menacing activities directly endanger the United States, our troops, our bases overseas, and our allies throughout the world.”
Widespread protests have erupted across the globe Saturday in response … with many Americans upset over what they see as an inappropriate and unconstitutional powerplay by Trump.
