Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has reportedly been killed following a wave of coordinated military strikes allegedly carried out by the United States and Israel, according to Israeli media outlets and a senior Israeli official cited by Reuters.
As of press time, there has been no formal confirmation from Tehran regarding Khamenei’s fate, leaving the situation clouded in uncertainty amid rapidly unfolding events.
The reported operation is said to have targeted senior Iranian military and political figures, as well as strategic installations linked to the country’s defence and nuclear infrastructure. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that several high-ranking officials were “eliminated” during the strikes, including commanders within Iran’s Revolutionary Guard.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump described the action as a decisive move against what he termed imminent security threats, pledging continued pressure on Iran’s military capabilities.
Iran reportedly responded with retaliatory attacks targeting Israeli positions and U.S. military assets across parts of the Middle East. Explosions were reported in multiple locations, intensifying fears of a broader regional confrontation.
International observers have urged restraint, warning that sustained escalation could destabilise the region and disrupt global security and energy markets.
In response to the rising tensions, Nigeria’s Federal Government has advised its citizens in Iran and neighbouring Gulf nations to exercise heightened caution.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs urged Nigerians to avoid military and government installations, limit non-essential movement, stay clear of public gatherings, and comply with instructions from local authorities.
Nigerian diplomatic missions in Tehran and across Gulf states have been placed on high alert to assist citizens, while the government called on all parties to prioritise dialogue and diplomacy to prevent further escalation.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Reportedly Killed in Escalating US–Israel Strikes
