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.
A video circulated by Iran International shows residents in Bandar Abbas observing an IRGC missile in the sky above the city.
Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel, announced in a video message that Ayatollah Khamenei's office has been destroyed and there are indications suggesting Khamenei may have been killed. Netanyahu also claimed the attacks killed IRGC commanders and senior nuclear officials.
According to Israeli journalist Amit Segal, Israel conducted a bombing attack on Supreme Leader Khamenei's residence using 30 bombs, with unconfirmed reports suggesting Khamenei and family members may have been killed.
Iranian state media reports that Supreme Leader Khamenei is directly overseeing military operations from a command center. The post speculates about Israeli involvement in unspecified incidents while suggesting Iran may be downplaying such actions.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has conducted a drone strike on a high-rise building in Bahrain's capital using a Shahed-136 attack drone, reportedly targeting a residential area and demonstrating disregard for civilian casualties.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force allegedly attempted to strike a U.S. Space Force early warning radar system in Qatar, according to a Qatari defense official, with the extent of any damage remaining unclear pending satellite imagery confirmation.
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force has reportedly launched attacks on civilian buildings in Erbil, Kurdistan Region of Iraq, raising concerns about the regime's expansion of violence beyond Iran's borders. The strikes, characterized as indiscriminate targeting of civilian infrastructure, mark an escalation in regional tensions involving non-Iranian civilians.
On February 28, Meisam Mazfar, a member of the Tehran City Council, announced that Zahra Haddad Adel, wife of Mojtaba Khamenei, and Mojtaba Mesbah Yazdi, husband of Hoda Khamenei, were killed in attacks attributed to the United States and Israel. No additional details regarding the timing or location of the attacks have been provided.
The United States and Israel have initiated and are continuing attacks aimed at eliminating leaders of the Islamic Republic and bringing about regime change in Iran, according to Reuters.
People in an unspecified location in Iran began posting anti-regime posters near a girls' school after rumors circulated that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei had died. The posters were put up recently as demonstrators are awaiting confirmation of the rumors.
Ismail Baghaei, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, told the BBC World Service that he could not confirm any information regarding the health status of Ali Khamenei. Baghaei also stated that Iran is defending against "unprovoked and unjustified aggressive action" by Israel.
Meisam Mazfar, a member of the Tehran City Council, announced on the evening of Saturday, March 9, that Zahra Haddad Adel, wife of Mojtaba Khamenei, and Masbaholhoda Bagheri Kani, wife of one of Khamenei's daughters, were killed in Israeli attacks.
An Iranian social media user expresses gratitude to American voters who supported President Trump, suggesting support for his policies toward Iran. The post reflects sentiment among some Iranians who view Trump's administration favorably regarding Iran-related matters.
The post alleges that Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is deliberately targeting a civilian residential building in Bahrain with suicide drones as part of a broader regional escalation. The claim suggests the IRGC is engaging in indiscriminate attacks against civilian infrastructure in what the poster characterizes as a final act of desperation.
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman has contradicted earlier official statements by admitting he cannot confirm whether Supreme Leader Khamenei is alive, after the regime had insisted just hours earlier that Khamenei was alive and preparing to deliver an imminent speech.
Iran's Ministry of Guidance has ordered domestic media outlets to remove reporting about an upcoming speech by Supreme Leader Khamenei, raising questions about the regime's communication strategy and information control.
On March 29 in the evening, a video published by the Telegram channel "Mamlakateh" shows an explosion from a targeted strike in western Tehran. The Islamic Republic's government-imposed internet blackout has hindered the dissemination of images and news regarding ongoing attacks across the country.
The Israeli army has warned residents of the Jay Industrial Area in Isfahan and Mazarreh village to evacuate or remain indoors as the areas will be targeted in upcoming attacks.
