Breaking: Trump Comments on Iran's Supreme Leader Again, "They're All Dead"
- President Donald Trump has claimed that all Iranian leaders are dead following US-Israel military operations
- The US designated the Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organisation as part of its strategy in its war against Iran
- Americans have expressed mixed reactions to Trump's controversial statements on the Iranian leadership in the ongoing Middle East conflict
President Donald Trump of the United States has said that his administration has taken out all the leaders of the Islamic Republic of Iran, saying, “all of their leaders are dead as far as we know.”
The US president made the comment while addressing the press on the ongoing US-Israel war against the Middle Eastern country. He added that the US knocked out the first and second groups of Iranian leaders.
Source: Twitter
His statement reads in part:
“We knocked out the first group… and the second group got knocked out, they're all dead. Then the third group met. I would think they're a little nervous about meeting.”
US, Israel assassinate Iranian leader
On Saturday, February 28, the US, in a joint military operation with Israel, attacked Iran and assassinated the country's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The killing of the Iranian leader led to the ongoing escalation in the Middle East. Iran has continued to attack Israel and the US facilities in neighbouring countries, such as Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Dubai and many others.
As part of its efforts to win the war, the US announced 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.
Americans react as Trump speaks on Iran
Meanwhile, Americans have started reacting to the claim by the US president. Below are some of their comments:
George Banks lamented the effect of war in real time:
"When politicians talk about 'strategic responses' and 'security doctrine,' remember what the reality looks like. An Iranian ballistic missile hits a synagogue. Real lives, real damage far away from the microphones."
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Faiz Ahmed Tarar sent a message to Trump:
"No country is listening to Trump. It would be better if Trump negotiated with Iran. Otherwise, Trump was humiliated by Afghanistan. Similarly, America will be humiliated by losing to Iran."
Temitayo Ọmọ Ajorosun analysed Trump's statement:
"Donald Trump’s statement on multiple groups being 'knocked out' and leaders being “dead as far as we know” is striking. It highlights the uncertainty and high stakes in military operations or confrontations, and raises questions about how intelligence confirms such claims."
Mathstar alleged digital blackout in Iran:
"In Iran, the regime has imposed a complete digital blackout, cutting off the internet for the people."
Read his full statement on X here
Sheikh Habib speaks on US, Israel vs Iran
Legit.ng earlier reported that the US and Israel's attack on Iran and the assassination of the Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei by the two countries have led to unrest in the Middle East.
Mudir Markaz Sheikh Habibullah Adam, in one of his Ramadan Tafsirs on Sunday, March 1, projected what could happen to Israel following the killing of Khamenei.
The cleric also mentioned that other world powers like China, Russia and North Korea are closely monitoring the situation and that they may take sides in the long run.
Proofreading by James Ojo, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
