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Following the news of Ali Khamenei's death in Israeli and American attacks, reports indicate widespread celebration among Iranians both inside and outside the country, including in Los Angeles where a group of Iranians took to the streets to dance and celebrate.
Videos received by Iran International show residents in the Chitgar area of Tehran celebrating following the news of Ali Khamenei's death.
The Israeli army announced the killing of the IRGC commander, Iranian Minister of Defense Ali Shamkhani, Khamenei's advisor, and other senior Iranian military and political leaders.
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In Karaj, residents celebrated and chanted "It fell, it fell" upon hearing the news of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death, marking a moment of joy and relief for protesters.
A video received by Iran International shows residents in a neighborhood in Tehran celebrating what they believe to be the death of Supreme Leader Khamenei, with a woman shouting "He has gone to hell" and others chanting "Long live the Shah."
On the evening of February 28 (ninth of Esfand), video footage shows people in Tehran celebrating after news of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death was broadcast.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran, is reported to have been killed in joint Israeli and U.S. attacks on February 27, 2026. Khamenei succeeded Ruhollah Khomeini as the leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran in 1989.
Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel, stated on Saturday evening that there are numerous signs suggesting Ali Khamenei is no longer alive, and announced that Israel had killed several senior Iranian officials and key figures in Iran’s nuclear program during attacks on Saturday morning in Tehran’s Pasteur district.
A senior Israeli official informed Reuters that Ali Khamenei, the leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, has been killed and his body found. Iranian officials have not yet commented on the report.
Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel, announced that there are indications suggesting Ali Khamenei is no longer alive, following earlier reports by Israeli media on the possibility of Khamenei's death.
In a joint attack by the United States and Israel, senior Iranian commanders including Ali Shamkhani, the Commander-in-Chief of the IRGC and Minister of Defense, were killed, creating uncertainty in the chain of command.
