Israel PM Netanyahu claims many signs point to Khamenei's death

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed Saturday that recent Israel and U.S. strikes may have killed Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, and urged Iranians to take to th...

28 Feb, 19:30 — 28 Feb, 19:36

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The death of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, would be a monumental event with significant geopolitical implications for the Middle East and global power dynamics. It could trigger a succession crisis, internal instability in Iran, and potentially alter Iran's foreign policy stance, especially concerning its nuclear program and regional proxies. Netanyahu's claim, particularly if linked to Israeli-U.S. strikes, escalates tensions and suggests a direct confrontation.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed there are many signs pointing to Ali Khamenei's death.
Netanyahu's claim was made on Saturday.
The alleged death is linked to recent Israeli and U.S. strikes against Iran.
Ali Khamenei is identified as Iran's supreme leader.

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Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu claimed there are many signs pointing to Khamenei's death.

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in-cyprus49d ago

Netanyahu says ‘many signs’ Khamenei killed in Israeli-US strikes on Iran

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Saturday there were “many signs” that Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed following Israeli-U.S. strikes that he said destroyed Khamenei’s compound. “This morning we destroyed the compound of the tyrant Khamenei,” Netanyahu said in a video statement. “There are many signs that this tyrant is […]

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