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

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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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