Trump believes reporting that Iran’s supreme leader is dead ‘is correct’

The U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Tehran, as President Donald Trump said the U.S. was starting major combat operations against Iran. Witnesses reported smoke near offices tied to Iran’s supreme leader on Saturday, and residents hear heavy explosions across the capital. Later, Trump said “most” of Iran’s senior leadership is “gone,” including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and many people who make decisions. Trump had accused Iran of continuing to pursue nuclear work and missile development. Iran said it had not enriched uranium since June, but it has blocked international inspectors from bombed sites.