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Read the latest updates from the AP. View in Browser   Iran state media reports Khamenei's death February 28, 2026 Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is dead, Iranian state media reports. Read more   Want more from AP News? Sign up for Morning Wire and Afternoon Wire for a rundown of the top stories of the day.   ADVERTISEMENT   SUPPORT THE AP. DONATE. Manage preferences   | Privacy policy  | Unsubscribe        *Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in advertising, contact us here .

Read the latest updates from the AP. View in Browser   Trump says Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is dead. Iran has not confirmed his death February 28, 2026 President Trump says Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is dead and calls it "greatest chance" for Iranians to take back the country. Read more   Want more from AP News? Sign up for Morning Wire and Afternoon Wire for a rundown of the top stories of the day.   ADVERTISEMENT   SUPPORT THE AP. DONATE. Manage preferences   | Privacy policy  | Unsubscribe        *Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in advertising, contact us here .

Read the latest updates from the AP. View in Browser   Israeli officials say Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is dead. No word from US or Iran February 28, 2026 Israeli officials told The Associated Press Saturday that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is dead. There was no immediate comment from the U.S. or Iran on his status. The assassination of the second leader of the Islamic Republic, who had no designated successor, would throw its future into doubt. Read more   Want more from AP News? Sign up for Morning Wire and Afternoon Wire for a rundown of the top stories of the day.   ADVERTISEMENT   SUPPORT THE AP. DONATE. Manage preferences   | Privacy policy  | Unsubscribe        *Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in advertising, contact us here .