President Donald Trump claimed Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in today’s massive US and Israeli attack.
Trump promised heavy bombing throughout the week.
“Khamenei, one of the most evil people in History, is dead,” Trump said on Truth Social. He did not elaborate on the source of the information.
His remarks on Khamenei’s alleged killing came as Iran claimed its leaders are “safe and sound.”
Iran also launched a regulatory operation against US and Israeli assets in the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia.
The US and Israel launched what Washington described as “major combat operations” against Iran early Saturday morning. They struck multiple cities, including Tehran.
Iran also launched a retaliatory operation, firing ballistic missiles at US military bases across the Gulf and at Israel.
Tehran confirmed targeting Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar, Al-Salem Air Base in Kuwait, Al-Dhafra Air Base in the UAE, and the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain. Jordan also intercepted two Iranian ballistic missiles. All four Gulf states said their air defence systems successfully intercepted incoming missiles, though falling debris killed one civilian in Abu Dhabi.
World leaders have expressed concerns about the situation, condemning the Iranian attacks on Gulf countries.
King Mohammed VI held phone calls with the leaders of the Gulf countries, expressing support for any measures they deem appropriate to safeguard their security and the safety of their citizens.
The King stressed that the security and stability of the Arab Gulf states are an integral part of Morocco’s own security and stability, adding that any harm to their security constitutes a “serious and unacceptable aggression” and a “direct threat to regional stability.”