Crowds gather to mourn Khamenei after alleged US‑Israeli strike, Trump pledges calm

Claims that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and members of his family were killed in a U.S.–Israeli air strike in February have circulated on social media and in some online outlets. The Iranian government has categorically denied the reports, issuing a statement through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs that Khamenei remains alive and that no such attack has taken place on Iranian territory. U.S. and Israeli officials have also not confirmed any operation of that nature, and both foreign ministries have declined to comment on the unsubstantiated allegations.

Independent verification agencies, including major international news services and intelligence monitoring groups, have found no credible evidence supporting the claim. The narrative appears to stem from a disinformation campaign that has previously targeted high‑profile political figures in the region. As of now, the alleged air strike remains unconfirmed, and official sources continue to assert that Ayatollah Khamenei is alive and in good health.