Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu accuses Iranian leader Khamenei of being deceased

February 28, 2026 • Al Jazeera

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu accuses Iranian leader Khamenei of being deceased

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has made a statement regarding the status of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. According to Netanyahu, there are “many signs” suggesting that Khamenei’s life may be in jeopardy.

Netanyahu did not provide further details about these signs or their origin. The Israeli leader’s comments were made without specifying when they were made or what evidence supports his claim.

Khamenei has been the Supreme Leader of Iran since 1989, and his health has been a subject of speculation in recent years due to various reports and rumors. However, there is no official confirmation about Khamenei’s current health status.

Netanyahu’s statement was made without providing any context or explanation for why he believes Khamenei may be deceased. The Israeli government has not commented on the matter further.

It is worth noting that Netanyahu’s claim comes at a time of heightened tensions between Israel and Iran, with both countries engaging in military operations in the region. However, no official statement from the Israeli government has been made regarding Khamenei’s status or Netanyahu’s comments.

The Iranian government has not commented on Netanyahu’s claims, and it is unclear what evidence he may have seen to support his assertion. The matter remains a topic of speculation and debate among experts and observers in the region.

Source: Al Jazeera