Kamran Ishtiaq

“THEY ARE GONE”: Trump Breaks Silence on Reports of Khamenei’s Death ​In a high-stakes phone interview from Mar-a-Lago, President Donald Trump has signaled that the United States believes reports of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s death are accurate following a massive joint military operation. $ENSO ​The Key Quote ​When asked by Axios about reports that Khamenei was killed in the strikes, Trump stated: ​"We feel that that is a correct story. The people that make all the decisions, most of them are gone." ​What We Know So Far ​The Operation: Codenamed "Operation Epic Fury" by the U.S. and "Roaring Lion" by Israel, the daylight strike on February 28, 2026, targeted high-level regime compounds in Tehran. $CGPT ​Netanyahu’s Clues: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu backed this assessment, stating there are “many signs” the Supreme Leader is “no longer” after 30 bombs decimated his compound. $XPL ​The Fallout: While Iranian state media has dismissed the reports as "mental warfare," Khamenei has not been seen since the strikes began. ​Trump’s Ultimatum: The President has warned the IRGC to lay down their arms immediately or face "certain death," framing the mission as a "once-in-a-generation" chance for the Iranian people to reclaim their government. ​The Big Picture ​Trump claims he can end the conflict in "two or three days" using several diplomatic and military "off-ramps," but for now, the Middle East remains on a knife-edge as retaliatory strikes continue across the region. #USIsraelStrikeIran #USIsraelStrikeIran #MarketRebound