Ayatollah's whereabouts impacted timing of US operation, White House says

Demonstration following the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Israeli and U.S. strikes on Saturday, in Magam town, Central Kashmir
Shi'ite Muslims holds a photo of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, during a demonstration following his death during Israeli and U.S. strikes on Saturday, in Magam town, Central Kashmir, Indian Kashmir, March 3, 2026.REUTERS/Sharafat Ali
Source: REUTERS

Information on Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's whereabouts impacted the timing of the U.S.-Israeli strike on Iran that killed the supreme leader, White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt told reporters on Wednesday.

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