Iran war: what we know about Ali Khamenei’s killing one week on

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Agence France-PresseMarch 7, 2026 at 04:48 PM
Iran war: what we know about Ali Khamenei’s killing one week on

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In March 2026, Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed in an airstrike on his Tehran compound, along with his wife and other top officials. The attack, reportedly carried out by Israel, was enabled by intelligence from the CIA and Mossad, including reconnaissance and communication intercepts. The CIA reportedly provided the Israelis with Khamenei's location on the day of the strike. The US and Israel have launched thousands of attacks on Iran in the week following the assassination. The operation highlights the extent of intelligence penetration within Iran.

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