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The Latest: Trump says Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is dead
AP via Yahoo ^ | February 28th, 2026 | Unattributed

Posted on 02/28/2026 2:47:34 PM PST by Mariner

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a major attack on Iran launched by Israel and the United States, President Donald Trump said, calling it the “single greatest chance” for the Iranian people to “take back” their country.

The death occurred after a joint U.S. and Israeli aerial bombardment that targeted Iranian military and governmental sites. Trump said the “heavy and pinpoint bombing” was to continue through the week or longer. There was no immediate comment from Iran on Khamenei's status.

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TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; Front Page News; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: cartersfolly; carterslegacy; cuecurlybill; epicfury; goodriddance; iran; iranwar; khameneidead; notawar; specialmilitaryop; trumpiran; wellbye; zoltarinhiding
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Rest in pieces.
1 posted on 02/28/2026 2:47:34 PM PST by Mariner
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To: Mariner

All the “no more foreign wars” RINOs are in shambles.


2 posted on 02/28/2026 2:50:22 PM PST by Kleon
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To: Mariner

If it’s true, the world is better off, but I hope the Israelis were the ones responsible for the hit. Otherwise one of the items on the Democrats’ impeachment of Trump next year (if they retake the House) will be the murder of Ali Khamenei.


3 posted on 02/28/2026 2:50:29 PM PST by Verginius Rufus
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To: Mariner


4 posted on 02/28/2026 2:51:57 PM PST by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is opinion or satire. Or both.)
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To: Mariner

cue Curly Bill


5 posted on 02/28/2026 2:52:05 PM PST by Lib-Lickers 2
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To: Mariner

I am not one to usually take pleasure in killing, but yes - ending this fanatical coward’s worthless life may really be a chance for peace. Now, take the rest of the high value targets and as much of the IRGC as possible and maybe things will get better for the world.


6 posted on 02/28/2026 2:52:30 PM PST by AlanSC (Guns have two enemies: Rust and Politicians )
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To: Kleon

This is not a war by any definition.

It’s not even an air war when there’s no resistance.

This is high level serial assassination against a functioning state.


7 posted on 02/28/2026 2:52:50 PM PST by Mariner (War Criminal #18)
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To: Mariner

NFL already announced his picture will be placed in every end zone next season.


8 posted on 02/28/2026 2:56:45 PM PST by JZelle
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The pics-amazing. Did not disturb the neighbors. Methinks that was part of the plan. A message to the Chinamen.


9 posted on 02/28/2026 2:56:50 PM PST by DIRTYSECRET
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To: Mariner

10 posted on 02/28/2026 2:58:12 PM PST by xp38
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“This is high level serial assassination against a functioning state.”

That “functioning state” is responsible for the deaths of thousands of Americans and Israelis. In particular the Marine barracks bombing in 83 and the USS Cole.

They decided to FA. Now it’s FO time.

L


11 posted on 02/28/2026 3:00:05 PM PST by Lurker ( Peaceful coexistence with the Left is not possible. Stop pretending that it is.)
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To: Mariner

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is still dead.


12 posted on 02/28/2026 3:00:23 PM PST by MtnClimber (For photos of scenery, wildlife and climbing, click on my screen name for my FR home page.)
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Iran-s-leadership
13 posted on 02/28/2026 3:02:33 PM PST by Right_Wing_Madman
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100% will be impeached by the Dems. Or they will try.


14 posted on 02/28/2026 3:03:50 PM PST by nwrep
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To: Mariner

He’s apparently also open to Little Marco becoming the new Shah: https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/02/just-trump-threatens-take-whole-thing-after-iran/


15 posted on 02/28/2026 3:04:38 PM PST by 9YearLurker
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To: Kleon

Your brain is in shambles.


16 posted on 02/28/2026 3:05:23 PM PST by ifinnegan (Democrats kill babies and harvest their organs to sell)
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To: Mariner
This is high level serial assassination execution without trial against a functioning dysfunctional state.

Fixed. Murdering enough people to cow the rest of the population to stay in power is not a functional state.

Inasmuch as I'm really happy for the Iranian people that this thug is gone, what Trump is doing here is truly problematic. By its autocratic nature of taking out a head of State he is setting a troubling precedent and making himself more of a target. This is an undeclared act of war against another country.

I would much rather have seen him gain an AUMF in advance from Congress contingent upon whether Iran continued to enrich weapons grade fissile materials. He could have used that as a bargaining element.

17 posted on 02/28/2026 3:06:19 PM PST by Carry_Okie (The tree of liberty needs a rope.)
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To: Verginius Rufus

“””Otherwise one of the items on the Democrats’ impeachment of Trump next year (if they retake the House) will be the murder of Ali Khamenei.”””

They will impeach him anyway. They don’t need a reason. They will find that he tore the tag off a mattress or recorded a football game without the express written permission of the
nfl and away they go.


18 posted on 02/28/2026 3:06:37 PM PST by shelterguy
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To: Mariner

Somewhere deep down, John McCain is smiling even as he is in agony.


19 posted on 02/28/2026 3:07:42 PM PST by nwrep
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To: Mariner

I guess they’re gonna need another ayatollah


20 posted on 02/28/2026 3:09:14 PM PST by kjam22
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