He Had American Blood on His Hands’: Trump on Khamenei’s Death

Trump described Khamenei as a man who “had the blood of hundreds and even thousands of Americans on his hands” and said crowds in Iran were “cheering and celebrating in the streets” after the announcement. The statement came as part of remarks on Operation Epic Fury, a large-scale U.S.-led military offensive targeting Iranian military infrastructure and Revolutionary Guard facilities. The death of Khamenei marks a historic turning point in the region and raises major questions about Iran’s leadership and what comes next.