Netanyahu claims that 'signs show Khamenei is no longer among the living'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the complex of Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been destroyed and that 'all indications show'

28 Feb, 19:14 — 28 Feb, 19:23

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Why this matters

Iran's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, is the highest authority in the country, and his death would have profound implications for Iran's political stability, its nuclear program, and regional power dynamics. Netanyahu's claim, whether true or false, is highly provocative and could significantly escalate tensions between Israel and Iran, impacting international relations and security.

Perspective Analysis

AI-generated comparison of how 5 sources cover this story

News outlets primarily report Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's claim that there are 'signs' indicating Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is no longer alive. While most outlets focus on Netanyahu's assertion, one outlet provides a counter-narrative from the Iranian Foreign Ministry denying these claims and stating Khamenei is well.

Political spectrum

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vijesti-mecentercenter-lefturgentfocus on Netanyahu's broader destruction claims

n1-bihcentercenter-lefturgentemphasizing Netanyahu's destruction claims and indications

orfcentercenterneutraldirect reporting of Netanyahu's claim without embellishment

Coverage leans: balanced

The coverage presents a balanced view by reporting Netanyahu's provocative claims and also including a direct denial from Iranian officials, though not all outlets cover both sides.

What sources agree on

Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli Prime Minister, made a statement regarding Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
Netanyahu's statement suggests that Ali Khamenei is no longer among the living.

Where they diverge

The actual status of Ali Khamenei

orfjutarnji-listvijesti-men1-bih

These outlets report Netanyahu's claim that there are signs indicating Khamenei is dead or no longer alive.

observador

This outlet reports the Iranian Foreign Ministry's denial, stating that the Ayatollah and President are well.

Additional claims of destruction made by Netanyahu

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These outlets include Netanyahu's claims that Khamenei's complex, Revolutionary Guard commanders, and high officials were destroyed.

orfjutarnji-listobservador

These outlets do not mention Netanyahu's claims about the destruction of Khamenei's complex or other officials.

Key claims3 agreed · 1 disputed · 1 unverified

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Netanyahu stated that "signs show Khamenei is no longer among the living."

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Netanyahu did not definitively state that Khamenei was killed.

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Coverage gaps

Netanyahu's claim that the complex of the Iranian Supreme Leader, Revolutionary Guard commanders, and high officials were destroyed.

Reportedvijesti-men1-bih

Missingorfjutarnji-listobservador

The Iranian Foreign Ministry's statement that the Ayatollah and President are well, given by spokesperson Esmail Baghaei.

Reportedobservador

Missingorfjutarnji-listvijesti-me+1

The mention of CNN as a source for Netanyahu's statement.

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Perspective Analysis

Comparing sources…

Story evolution

The initial narrative focused solely on Netanyahu's provocative claims, which then shifted to include a counter-narrative from Iran denying the allegations.

Netanyahu's Initial ClaimsFeb 28 evening

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu makes a significant statement suggesting Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is no longer alive and claims destruction of related sites.

Iranian Denial EmergesFeb 28 evening

The Iranian Foreign Ministry, through its spokesperson, issues a denial, asserting that the Ayatollah and President are well.

How outlets covered this

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19h. MNE iraniano: ayatollah e Presidente estão bem

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Key entities

Benjamin NetanyahuIsraeli Prime Minister Ali KhameneiIranian Supreme Leader Esmail BaghaeiIranian MFA spokesperson Iranian Revolutionary GuardIranian military and political force IranCountry involved in the claims IsraelCountry whose leader made the claims

Coverage Timeline

First report: observador · 28 Feb, 19:14|Full coverage: All 5 sources within 9m|Window: 9m

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observador28 Feb, 19:14First to report

19h. MNE iraniano: ayatollah e Presidente estão bem

n1-bih28 Feb, 19:15

Netanyahu tvrdi da “znaci pokazuju da Khamenei više nije među živima”

vijesti-me28 Feb, 19:19

Netanjahu: Postoji mnogo znakova koji ukazuju na to da Hamneija...

jutarnji-list28 Feb, 19:22

Ajatolah je ubijen!? Izraelski lider Benjamin Netanyahu dao znakovitu izjavu

orf28 Feb, 19:23Latest update

Netanjahu: „Anzeichen“ für Tod Chameneis

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orf7h ago

Netanjahu: „Anzeichen“ für Tod Chameneis

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jutarnji-list7h ago

Ajatolah je ubijen!? Izraelski lider Benjamin Netanyahu dao znakovitu izjavu

Izraelski premijer Benjamin Netanyahu rekao je u subotu navečer da „postoje mnogi znakovi“ da iranski vrhovni vođa „više nije s nama“, iako nije definitivno izjavio da je ubijen, javlja CNN. Iranski ministar vanjskih poslova Abbas Araghchi ranije je za NBC rekao da su ajatolah Ali Hamnei i drugi vis...

By redakcija@jutarnji.hr

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vijesti-me7h ago

Netanjahu: Postoji mnogo znakova koji ukazuju na to da Hamneija...

Premijer Izraela Benjamin Netanjahu je rekao da je kompleks iranskog vrhovnog vođe, ajatolaha Alija Hamneija uništen, kao i da su uništeni komandanti Revolucionarne garde i visoki zvaničnici povezani s nuklearnim programom

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n1-bih7h ago

Netanyahu tvrdi da “znaci pokazuju da Khamenei više nije među živima”

Izraelski premijer Benjamin Netanyahu izjavio je da je uništen kompleks iranskog vrhovnog vođe ajatolaha Alija Khameneija te da “sve indicije pokazuju

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observador7h ago

19h. MNE iraniano: ayatollah e Presidente estão bem

A garantia foi dada pelo porta-voz do ministério, Esmail Baghaei. Ainda, o Governo português diz que é necessário o programa nuclear do Irão cessar para ser possível um entendimento.

By Rádio Observador

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Netanyahu claims that 'signs show Khamenei is no longer among the living'

Why this matters

Perspective Analysis

Political spectrum

What sources agree on

Where they diverge

Key claims3 agreed · 1 disputed · 1 unverified

Coverage gaps

Perspective Analysis

Story evolution

How outlets covered this

Left-leaning

Center

Netanjahu: „Anzeichen“ für Tod Chameneis

Ajatolah je ubijen!? Izraelski lider Benjamin Netanyahu dao znakovitu izjavu

Netanjahu: Postoji mnogo znakova koji ukazuju na to da Hamneija...

Netanyahu tvrdi da “znaci pokazuju da Khamenei više nije među živima”

19h. MNE iraniano: ayatollah e Presidente estão bem

Right-leaning

Key entities

Coverage Timeline

19h. MNE iraniano: ayatollah e Presidente estão bem

Netanyahu tvrdi da “znaci pokazuju da Khamenei više nije među živima”

Netanjahu: Postoji mnogo znakova koji ukazuju na to da Hamneija...

Ajatolah je ubijen!? Izraelski lider Benjamin Netanyahu dao znakovitu izjavu

Netanjahu: „Anzeichen“ für Tod Chameneis

Read at source (5 outlets)

Netanjahu: „Anzeichen“ für Tod Chameneis

Ajatolah je ubijen!? Izraelski lider Benjamin Netanyahu dao znakovitu izjavu

Netanjahu: Postoji mnogo znakova koji ukazuju na to da Hamneija...

Netanyahu tvrdi da “znaci pokazuju da Khamenei više nije među živima”

19h. MNE iraniano: ayatollah e Presidente estão bem

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