US President's Statement on Iran
In a statement concerning Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, US President Donald Trump confirmed the death of the country's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Trump stated that Khamenei was killed in a joint high-tech military operation conducted by the United States and Israel. The operation involved dropping 30 bombs on the complex where the Iranian leader was located.
According to journalist Amit Segal, the Israeli Air Force carried out the strike on the facility housing Ali Khamenei. This action followed a declaration by Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz on February 28, announcing the start of a preemptive strike against Iran. A series of explosions were subsequently reported in Tehran.
Call to Action
In his address, Trump issued a direct appeal to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, urging the Iranian military police to lay down their arms in exchange for full immunity, or face what he termed 'certain death'.
“It will be certain death. It won't be pretty,” he remarked.
Trump also called for broader action: “Be brave, be bold, be heroic and take back your country. America is with you. I made you a promise and I have kept that promise. The rest is up to you, but we will be there to help.”
This development marks a critical juncture for regional security and international relations, given Iran's influential role in the Middle East. The death of the Supreme Leader, a pivotal figure for over three decades, is likely to trigger significant internal political shifts within Iran and could dramatically alter its foreign policy and regional posture. The international community will be closely monitoring Tehran's response, as it has the potential to either de-escalate tensions or provoke a new cycle of conflict.