JAKARTA, Literasi Hukum – Iranian media, Tasnim News Agency and Fars News Agency, confirmed that Iran's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, was killed in an attack reportedly carried out by the United States and Israel in Tehran on Saturday (28/2/2026).

Quoted from Al Jazeera, both media outlets confirmed Khamenei's death without providing additional details regarding the exact location, time, or mechanism of the attack that caused his death.

Previously, United States President Donald Trump through his Truth Social media account stated that Khamenei had been killed in a joint Washington and Israel attack on Tehran. In his post, Trump referred to Khamenei's death as the “single greatest opportunity” for the Iranian people to reclaim their country, as quoted by Reuters.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also previously made similar claims before Trump's official statement was widely circulated in international media.

Escalation of US–Israel–Iran Conflict

Khamenei's death is linked to the escalation of military conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran, which has intensified in recent days. The attack that occurred on Saturday (February 28) is referred to as part of a series of reciprocal military actions in the Middle East region.

Tensions escalated following reports of an attack on strategic targets in Tehran, which was subsequently retaliated by Iran. To date, there has been no detailed official statement from Iranian military authorities regarding the operational details of the attack.

As Supreme Leader since 1989, Khamenei held the highest authority in Iran's political and military structure, including over the Revolutionary Guard and the country's foreign policy. His passing has the potential to trigger significant internal political dynamics in Iran, including the process of supreme leadership succession in accordance with Iran's constitutional mechanisms.

Geopolitical Impact and International Response

The confirmation of Khamenei's death immediately triggered a global reaction. The Middle East region is considered to be in its most critical phase in recent years. Gulf states, the European Union, and several major powers are expected to increase vigilance against the potential expansion of the conflict.

International relations observers believe that this escalation has the potential to disrupt regional stability, global energy trade routes, and exacerbate diplomatic tensions between the Western bloc and Iran's allies.

As of the time this news was published, there has been no official statement from Iran's highest authorities regarding the mechanism of leadership succession, although national media has confirmed Khamenei's passing.

This news is a synthesis of information from several credible sources to present a verified, complete, and balanced report to readers.