Netanyahu claims ‘many signs’ Iran’s Khamenei ‘no longer alive’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed on February 28, 2026, that he has seen 'many signs' indicating Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei may be 'no longer alive,' amid heightened tensions between the two nations. The Israeli leader made this extraordinary assertion without providing concrete evidence, suggesting that Khamenei's potential death could significantly alter the geopolitical landscape in the Middle East. While Netanyahu's claim has drawn international attention, Iranian officials have consistently denied any serious health issues regarding the 87-year-old leader who has held the position of Supreme Leader since 1989. The development follows recent reports from various intelligence agencies about Khamenei's declining health, though neither Iranian state media nor independent sources have confirmed or denied Netanyahu's assertion, leaving the international community to await further information about the true status of one of the Middle East's most influential political figures.