Tehran remains under intense bombardment as joint US and Israeli military operations continue to target key sites across Iran, amid escalating conflict in the Middle East.
Iranian state-affiliated media reported that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s daughter and grandchild were killed in strikes carried out by the United States and Israel. The attacks, which began on Saturday, have hit multiple locations in Tehran and other parts of the country, including facilities linked to Iran’s leadership and military infrastructure. According to details received by The Chenab Times, the reports emerged from sources close to the Supreme Leader’s office, with Fars News Agency — aligned with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps — citing informed sources in stating that the daughter, along with her son-in-law and grandson, perished in one of the strikes. Some accounts also mentioned the possible death of a daughter-in-law, though verification of all family members involved remains pending from official Iranian channels.
The strikes coincide with claims from US President Donald Trump and senior Israeli officials that Khamenei himself was killed in the operation, which targeted his compound in Tehran with multiple munitions. Trump described the action as delivering “justice” and part of a broader effort to neutralize threats from Iran’s leadership. Israeli sources indicated that the timing aligned with a meeting Khamenei was holding with top aides, and assessments suggest significant casualties among regime figures. However, Iranian officials, including Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, have denied these assertions regarding the Supreme Leader, labeling them as psychological warfare and insisting he remains in command. No official Iranian statement has confirmed or denied the fate of Khamenei as of the latest updates, with state media maintaining that he is alive and directing responses.
The joint US-Israeli campaign has drawn widespread attention amid reports of heavy casualties in civilian areas as well, including strikes on educational facilities that Iranian authorities say killed dozens of children. The operation marks a sharp escalation in long-standing tensions, following previous exchanges and threats against Iran’s nuclear and military programs. International observers note that the targeting of high-level figures represents a rare direct challenge to Iran’s governing structure.
Casualty figures vary across reports, with Iranian sources highlighting civilian losses and Western-aligned media focusing on damage to regime infrastructure. The conflict has prompted celebrations in some Iranian communities opposed to the leadership, while raising concerns about further regional instability. Diplomatic channels remain strained, with no immediate indications of de-escalation as operations are expected to persist.
The situation continues to develop rapidly, with limited independent verification possible due to restricted access in affected areas. Global powers are monitoring closely for potential spillover effects across the Middle East.
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