Netanyahu Claims Signs Khamenei “No Longer Alive”, Tehran Calls It Psychological Warfare

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed there are indications that Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is no longer alive, citing intelligence assessments of disruption in Iran's top command after strikes near Tehran. Iranian officials rejected the remarks as psychological warfare, and the article notes there is no independent verification of the claim.

First reported 1 Mar 2026, 01:35

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Netanyahu Claims Signs Khamenei “No Longer Alive”, Tehran Calls It Psychological Warfare

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