Donald Trump Announces Death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Alí Jamenei Through Truth Social Merca2.0

The President of the United States, Donald Trump, stated on his social network Truth Social that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Alí Jamenei, died following a coordinated operation with Israel.

In his message, Trump described Jamenei as “one of the most evil people in history” and said his death represents justice for the Iranian people as well as for American citizens and others around the world.

Trump maintained that U.S. intelligence and tracking systems made it possible to locate the Iranian leader. He added that other senior officials were killed alongside him and were unable to prevent the operation.

According to his post, the situation creates “the greatest opportunity” for the Iranian people to reclaim their country.

U.S. President Says Bombings Will Continue

In the same message, Trump indicated that members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, military forces, and security agencies are allegedly seeking immunity and do not wish to continue the conflict.

He reiterated that those who choose to cooperate could receive protection, while those who refuse would face lethal consequences.

Trump also stated that the “precise and powerful” bombings will continue throughout the week or as long as necessary to achieve what he described as peace in the Middle East and worldwide.

United States and Israel Strike Iran: Who Was the Supreme Leader? 

Alí Jamenei, 86, was one of the most influential political and religious figures in the Middle East for more than three decades. He rose to the highest office after the death of Ruhollah Jomeiní, founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran, in 1989, becoming Supreme Leader with absolute authority over the government, the armed forces, and the Iranian judiciary.

As head of state, Jamenei promoted a foreign policy marked by strong confrontation with the United States, Israel, and their Western allies. He supported armed groups such as Hezbollah in Lebanon and maintained Iran’s strategic presence in Syria, Iraq, and Yemen.

Domestically, his regime faced massive protests over civil rights and political freedoms, which were met with strict crackdowns by security forces under his command.

What Does Operation “Lion’s Roar” Imply? 

According to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the operation aims not only to destroy strategic infrastructure but also to create conditions to weaken Iran’s ruling system. In a national address, he said that for decades the ayatollah-led government has promoted hostility toward Israel and the United States.

Netanyahu urged the public to follow instructions from Israel’s Home Front Command in anticipation of possible retaliation and warned that the coming days would require “patience and resilience.”

Analysts note that the name of the operation reinforces the narrative of a decisive offensive rather than a symbolic action. Coordination with the United States raises the level of the conflict, representing a direct and open military strike on Iranian territory.

Trump’s Position and Message to Iran 

Trump said his administration exhausted diplomatic avenues before ordering the intervention. “We prefer peace, but we will act when security is at risk,” he stated, reiterating that his government will not allow Iran to obtain military nuclear capabilities.

He emphasized that the offensive is not directed at the Iranian population but at the power structure of the Islamic Republic. His remarks included a direct political message to actors inside Iran, which some observers interpret as support for potential internal change.

Iran and International Reaction 

Iranian authorities warned they will respond at a time and place of their choosing. Meanwhile, Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi released a message stating that the assistance promised by the United States “has arrived” and called on security forces to join the people.

Internationally, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, expressed deep concern over the escalation and called for immediate restraint.

The United Nations Security Council was convened in an emergency session amid fears of broader regional expansion.