Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei Killed in Reported U.S.-Israel Strike
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei reportedly killed in U.S.-Israeli strikes, escalating regional tensions. Fars News Agency cites sources; no official confirmation yet.
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Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei reportedly killed in U.S.-Israeli strikes, escalating regional tensions. Fars News Agency cites sources; no official confirmation yet.
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