Ayatollah's whereabouts impacted timing of US operation, White House says

RiddleMaster · 2026-03-04T22:53:44+00:00

The U.S.-Israeli strike that killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was influenced by intelligence on his location, according to a White House spokesperson.

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2026-03-04 22:53:44

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Shi’ite Muslims holds a photo of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, during a demonstration following his death during Israeli and U.S. strikes on Saturday, in Magam town, Central Kashmir, Indian Kashmir, March 3, 2026.REUTERS/Sharafat Ali Purchase Licensing Rights, opens new tab

WASHINGTON, March 4 (Reuters) - Information on Ayatollah ‌Ali Khamenei’s whereabouts impacted the timing of ⁠the U.S.-Israeli strike on Iran that killed the supreme leader, White House ‌spokeswoman ⁠Karoline Leavitt told reporters on Wednesday.

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Reporting ⁠by Steve Holland and ⁠Ryan Patrick Jones; ⁠writing by Susan Heavey; Editing by David Ljunggren

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