Iran's ambassador: Khamenei's killing — US mistake

Correction: According to the Iranian ambassador to Belarus, the number of casualties resulting from the attack on the highest-ranking Iranian leadership became an 'unexpected mistake' on the part of the United States and Israel. He called the killing of Ali Khamenei a 'huge mistake' and noted that 'not only the leader but also his family—his wife, daughter, granddaughter, and son-in-law—were killed.' The ambassador emphasized that 'our supreme leader did not live in a palace; he lived in an ordinary house like ordinary Iranians. He was not afraid, did not hide in bomb shelters, did not leave the country, but remained at his workplace.' In response to the ambassador's statements, he added, 'We warned that the United States and Israel might start this war, but we will finish it.' At the press conference of the Iranian ambassador to Belarus, video footage of the destruction caused by the attack was shown. Moreover, he mentioned that the name of the new Supreme Leader of Iran will be announced this week. At the time of publication, information about the actual incident has not been confirmed by official sources.

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At the time of publication, there are no official statements confirming the death of Ali Khamenei; reports of his killing remain unverified.