Khamenei was killed by Israel’s Blue Sparrow missile, which hits from space

The strike formed part of a broader Israeli campaign known as Operation Epic Fury, which targeted key Iranian military and political leadership positions.

Israeli fighter aircraft took off shortly after 7.30am Iran time and reached launch positions roughly two hours later.

At about 9.40am, around 30 precision-guided munitions, including several Blue Sparrow missiles, were fired toward Khamenei’s compound and nearby facilities.