U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed in an Israeli attack. In a telephone interview with NBC News on Saturday, Trump said his administration is confident that reports of Khamenei’s death are accurate. He added that available intelligence supports the claim and described Khamenei as responsible for widespread violence and destruction.

When asked about official confirmation, Trump said he had spoken with several people and that U.S. officials were quite certain of the information. He also claimed that most of Iran’s top policymakers are no longer in place. Earlier on Saturday morning, international media reported a major joint strike by Israel and the United States targeting Khamenei’s residence.

The New York Times later published satellite images showing the palace complex completely destroyed and reduced to rubble. The reports indicate a significant escalation in the conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the United States.