Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed in an Israeli/American attack on February...

Verdict: TRUE

Verdict details

Confidence: 80%

Evidence quality: PUTERNICĂ

**What was analyzed:** The analysis focuses on the circumstances of the death of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, on February 28, 2026, the establishment of a provisional leadership council, and the election of his successor, Mojtaba Khamenei. **What sources confirm:** International press sources confirm the killing of Ali Khamenei on February 28, 2026, in an airstrike, the formation of the interim council consisting of Masoud Pezeshkian, Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Eje'i, and Alireza Arafi on March 1, 2026, as well as the election of Mojtaba Khamenei by the Assembly of Experts following the session from March 3-8, 2026. **Limitations:** The exact provisions of Article 111 of the Iranian Constitution could not be verified from available sources, the public absence of Mojtaba Khamenei for six weeks (or the use of AI-generated videos), and the historical details of the succession in 1989. **Conclusion:** (Source quality: STRONG)

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