Is It True That Iran's Supreme Leader is Dead? Trump Finally Gives Update
- President Donald Trump claimed the United States has successfully taken out the Iranian leadership on two occasions
- Trump stated this in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Wednesday, March 11, while giving an update on the operation of the US Forces in the Middle East
- His comment on Iran's leadership has started generating mixed reactions, with many expressing their opinions
United States President Donald Trump said that American forces had taken out the leadership of Iran on two occasions. He addressed journalists in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
During the event, the American president claimed the US forces in the Middle East had destroyed the Iranian navy and that the 28 mine-layer vessels had been hit.
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According to Al Jazeera, the US president also hinted that the prices of oil would soon come down.
Mojtaba Khamenei becomes the new Iranian leader
Mojtaba Khamenei, 56, was announced as the successor to his father, Ali Khamenei, who was reportedly killed on the first day of the war. The younger Khamenei has not appeared publicly or issued a statement since his appointment, more than 48 hours after being named supreme leader.
Earlier reports suggested that Mojtaba Khamenei may have been wounded, including injuries to his legs. There were also concerns that any public appearance could make him a potential target. Some state media outlets described him as “janbaz,” a Persian term meaning wounded by the enemy. However, no details were given about the severity or circumstances of the alleged injuries.
It was learnt that Khamenei Jr, believed to hold views even more hard-line than those of his late father, the assassinated Ali Khamenei, now oversees Iran’s armed forces and any decisions regarding Tehran’s nuclear programme.
Although the country’s key nuclear sites lie in ruins following US airstrikes during the ongoing Israel-Iran war, significant quantities of highly enriched uranium remain, just a technical step away from weapons-grade levels. Khamenei could potentially pursue a path his father never took: developing a nuclear bomb.
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Reactions as Trump speaks on Mojtaba Khamenei
However, the claim by the US President has started generating reactions from people. Below are some of their comments:
Amina criticised the US president:
"Just as he said, they completely obliterated Iran's navy last week, then again found 11 more boats to get rid of this week. He might find plenty more ships next week, and no vacuum in the leadership. He's a sleeptalker."
Black Diamond mocked the US president:
"Trump claims U.S. strikes have 'knocked out' much of Iran’s military and leadership, but that’s his assessment and isn’t independently confirmed."
LiveLaughLove alleged that Trump was trying to cover up:
"Don't stop Iran, you are the winner. Trump was trying to save himself from the EpsteinFile, that's why he tried to divert the world from that matter. But he failed on both sides."
Stephen Kyambadde said:
"It was obvious he wouldn't last that long!"
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US names another terrorist group in Africa
Legit.ng earlier reported that the United States has declared the designation of the Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organisation, alleging they were trained and supported by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
Secretary Marco Rubio, the US Secretary of State, announced the development in a statement on Monday, March 9, 2026, adding that the group was designated by the State Department.
Proofreading by James Ojo, copy editor at Legit.ng.
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