Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei and President Masoud Pezeshkian were reportedly targeted during Israeli military strikes on Tehran. An anonymous Israeli official disclosed this information to The Times of Israel, marking a significant escalation in regional tensions.
Operative Information Center-OMM reports that the strikes specifically aimed at the highest levels of Iran's military and political leadership. However, the definitive results of these operations and the current condition of the targeted officials remain unconfirmed at this stage.
Earlier, Iranian media outlets issued statements denying claims regarding the death of President Pezeshkian. Meanwhile, Reuters reported that Khamenei was not in Tehran at the time of the strikes and had been relocated to a secure, undisclosed location to ensure his safety. These developments come amid a period of heightened volatility in the Middle East, as Israel continues to conduct operations against what it identifies as strategic threats within Iran.
The targeting of a sovereign state's top leadership represents a critical juncture in international relations and regional security. Historically, such actions lead to intensified diplomatic efforts or further military retaliation. Azerbaijan, maintaining its position on regional stability, closely monitors these developments as they impact the broader geopolitical landscape of the South Caucasus and neighboring territories.
