State television and the official IRNA agency confirmed early Sunday morning the death of the Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, at the age of 86. This formal announcement comes after a day of massive bombings carried out by the forces of the United States and Israel, representing the most significant blow to the theocratic regime since its establishment in 1979. Confirmation of a Strategic Strike Although secrecy reigned for much of Saturday, the news had been firmly anticipated by the leaders of the attacking coalition. Donald Trump, through his usual communication channels, called Khamenei "one of the most evil people in history" and stated that the leader's death—along with that of four direct relatives, including a daughter and a grandson—is the result of a precision operation. Among the losses confirmed by the Israeli army, the elimination of key figures in Iran's defense and security structure stands out. Aziz Nasirzadeh (Iran's Minister of Defense): Died in the bombings of government headquarters. Mohammad Pakpur (Commander of the Revolutionary Guard): The head of the elite Iranian military's land forces was also struck by projectiles. Unfortunately, the intensity of the attacks also reached civilian targets, with reports of projectiles hitting a girls' primary school in southern Iran, an event that has raised alarms from international humanitarian organizations. Tehran's response was swift. Buenos Aires, February 28 (NA) — What began as a series of fragmented reports and bold statements from abroad has finally been validated by the heart of Iranian power itself. Before confirming the death of its leader, Iranian forces launched attacks on US military bases located in strategic points on the Arabian Peninsula: Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar. Within the framework of an extraordinary session of the UN Security Council, Tehran's representative was categorical: "All bases and assets of the hostile forces of the United States and Israel will continue to be targets of Iran as long as the illegal aggression continues." National Mourning and a Power Vacuum With the official confirmation of the death, Iran has begun a 40-day period of national mourning. Trump warned that the military campaign "will continue without interruption throughout the week or for as long as necessary." Benjamin Netanyahu validated the intelligence information early in the morning, stating that the attacks dismantled key nerve-center targets of Iran's command structure. The cost of the operation, according to data provided by the Red Crescent, amounts to at least 200 dead and 700 injured. The uncertainty now centers on the succession process within the Assembly of Experts, at a time when the country's defense infrastructure is severely degraded and under continuous fire.
