“There are many signs that [Khamenei] is no longer alive,” Netanyahu said on Saturday evening. Netanyahu said that Israeli strikes had also killed “several leaders” involved in the Iranian nuclear programme and that strikes against sites linked to the programme would continue in the coming days. Iranian officials said they had not been surprised by the US attacks and that the consequences would “be long lasting and extensive. Photograph: ReutersThe US-Israeli offensive had been planned for months and involved close cooperation, Israeli military officials said, adding that 70,000 Israeli reservists had been called up, mainly air defence personnel. He offered the Iranian military “immunity” should they surrender, or “certain death” if not.

Source: The Guardian February 28, 2026 11:10 UTC