Trump disclosed the development on his Truth Social platform, describing Khamenei as “one of the most evil people in history” and portraying his death as justice for Iranians and Americans impacted by actions linked to Iran.
According to the President, the operation was executed using high-level intelligence and in close collaboration with Israel, leaving Iran’s leadership with no means of escape.
He characterized the moment as a turning point for Iran, calling it “the single greatest chance” for the Iranian people to reclaim their country, and urged citizens to take advantage of what he described as a historic opportunity.
Trump also claimed that factions within Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, as well as elements of the military and police, were seeking immunity and were unwilling to continue fighting.
He warned that military action would continue if required. “The heavy and precise bombing will go on as long as necessary to achieve our objective of peace throughout the Middle East and, indeed, the world,” he said.
Satellite images circulating online appeared to show significant damage to a compound in Tehran reportedly associated with Khamenei.
Meanwhile, regional tensions have intensified, with reports indicating that Iran launched retaliatory strikes targeting areas hosting US military installations or allied governments.
The Iranian Red Crescent reportedly stated that more than 200 people were killed across Iran following the strikes.