How did the Israeli Mossad kill Ali Khamenei after years of hiding? The full story of the Israeli Mossad mission that shocked everyone.

 

How did the Israeli Mossad kill Ali Khamenei after years of hiding? The full story of the Israeli Mossad mission that shocked everyone. The truth behind Khamenei's death. Operation 'Roar of the Lion': The complete inside story of the end of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

In this blog, we will learn how Israel discovered Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran, considered one of the most secure people in the world, inside Iran and then on February 28, 2026, Mossad and CIA carried out a joint operation and killed Ali Khamenei.

Let us now understand one by one how Israel did this.

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How did Israel assassinate Ali Khamenei? The full story of the Israeli MOSSAD's mission that shocked everyone.

Who was Ali Khamenei?

Ali Khamenei was the Supreme Leader of Iran. His full name is Sayyed Ali Hosseini Khamenei. He was born on April 19, 1939, in Mashhad, Iran. The position of Supreme Leader is considered the most powerful in Iran. He has control over the military, final say on major government policies, and profound influence over the judiciary and security agencies.

Ali Khamenei was also the first President of Iran. He held the position from 1981 to 1989. His influence grew rapidly after the 1979 Iranian Revolution. He was considered very close to Iran's first Supreme Leader, Ruhollah Khomeini. Ali Khamenei is considered a key figure in Middle Eastern politics.
His statements and decisions impact Iran's foreign policy, relations with the United States, and Western countries.


Based on reports from March 2026, the joint US-Israeli operation to assassinate Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Tehran was named "Operation Roaring Lion" by Israel, while the US called it "Operation Epic Fury." The attack targeting Khamenei's compound occurred on February 28, 2026, as part of a broader campaign against Iranian leadership and military targets.

Israel and Iran accuse each other of many serious charges.

Israel alleges that Iran supports organizations in the Middle East that work against Israel. Prominent among these organizations are

Hezbollah – Organization active in Lebanon
Hamas – Active in Gaza and Palestinian territories
Houthis – Group active in Yemen
Palestinian Islamic Jihad
Many Shia militias of Iraq and Syria Israel has been alleging that Iran provides funding, weapons, training and intelligence support to many proxy organizations active in the Middle East, which work against Israel. According to Israel, these organizations are a big threat to its security and existence. Israel has always considered Iran's nuclear program a big threat to its existence.

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 That is why Iran's nuclear program and its associated scientists, military officials, and nuclear facilities have long been targets of Israel and Mossad. Israel wants to prevent Iran from becoming a nuclear power at all costs because it believes that nuclear weapons could alter the balance of power in the Middle East and pose a significant threat to its security.

Iran has long claimed that its nuclear program is entirely for peaceful purposes. Iran says it uses nuclear energy only for electricity production and medical research.

Why does Iran want to build nuclear weapons?

A key reason behind Iran's security concerns is believed to be its exposure to foreign interventions and regime changes in various countries over the past several decades. The US's role in matters like Afghanistan, Iraq, and Libya is often cited as an example. Tehran fears that if it does not strengthen its security capabilities, it could face the same fate as some other countries in the past. This may be one of the reasons Iran seeks to acquire nuclear weapons. Many strategists in Tehran believe that if a country lacks adequate deterrence capabilities, it could become vulnerable to external pressure or political instability.

The example of North Korea is often discussed. Despite North Korea possessing nuclear weapons, the US and its allies have imposed strict sanctions on it, but have not resorted to direct military action against it, as they have in Iraq or Libya. For this reason, some analysts argue that nuclear capabilities can serve as a strong security shield for a country.

Why did Israel plan to kill Ali Khamenei?

For years, Israel has been targeting Iranian nuclear scientists, nuclear sites and uranium enrichment facilities at several nuclear plants. These attacks have set back Iran's nuclear program several times, but never completely stopped it. Since the entire nuclear program is run under Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, as soon as the program is damaged by an attack or sabotage, it is restarted at another location or in new facilities.

Israel believed that it could slow down or delay Iran's nuclear program through these attacks, but Iran continues to rebuild it. Initially, Israel's main strategic agenda was considered to be stopping or weakening Iran's nuclear program, not targeting Ali Khamenei.

But Mossad's undercover operation inside Iran in January 2018 changes everything.

In January 2018, Israel's intelligence agency, Mossad, carried out a daring and covert operation in Tehran, stealing a massive collection of 100,000 documents from a secret warehouse. These documents contained detailed information on Iran's nuclear weapons development, known as the AMAD Project. 

A Mossad agent revealed in an interview that the operation took two years to plan. A total of 20 Mossad agents—none of whom were Israeli citizens—were involved in this covert operation.
The agents broke into a warehouse and had to break into more than 30 safes. This operation revealed a wealth of information for Israel. They uncovered secret underground locations in Iran previously unknown to Israel, even those invisible to satellites.

After obtaining these documents, Israel realized that to stop Iran's nuclear program, it would have to eliminate its core leadership. Since this program was being carried out under the supervision of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, Israel took the final decision to kill Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

But killing Ali Khamenei was not so easy.

Ali Khamenei's official residence and workplace were located in the highly secure "Bait-e Rahbari" compound in Tehran. He lived primarily in underground bunkers, which were interconnected by underground tunnels and were largely protected from missile attacks. For security reasons, he never stayed in the same bunker for long periods and frequently moved locations. His security was so tight that not everyone was allowed to meet him. Only select and trusted officials were allowed to contact him. For security reasons, he spent most of his time within this compound and only ventured out on special occasions for public events or public meetings.

This area is considered the primary center of power and security in Iran. It houses several top government institutions, including the Supreme Court, the headquarters of the Ministry of Intelligence, and important offices of the IRGC (Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps). This is why the entire area is considered one of the most secure areas in the country.

The complex is protected on multiple levels, with security forces deployed around the clock and the use of modern surveillance systems. The complex reportedly features advanced cameras, communication signal monitoring equipment, mobile signal jammers, and special defenses against drone or rocket attacks. The security level is so tight that every part of the complex is constantly monitored.

For this, Israel started long and well-planned preparations.

First, ground intelligence networks and surveillance systems were strengthened so that Israel would have accurate, real-time location information whenever an opportunity arose to target Khamenei.
Strategically, this was a goal with virtually no margin for error. If this opportunity was missed, it would be extremely difficult to obtain another such opportunity. Furthermore, Israel could face intense international criticism and political pressure.



Israel also began diplomatic preparations. Its goal was to ensure that if it took any major action against Khamenei or the Iranian leadership in the future, it would have the support of the United States and its other allies. As part of this strategy, Israel began presenting evidence and intelligence to the international community that proved Iran was progressing towards developing nuclear weapons. Israel argued that if Iran acquired nuclear weapons, it would pose a serious threat to its national security and even its very existence.

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After this, Israel started paying special attention to gathering intelligence related to Ali Khamenei's activities, security arrangements and possible hideouts.

For this mission, Israel activated specialized units of its military intelligence agencies, such as Unit 8200 and Unit 9900, as well as Mossad's human intelligence network. Their objective was to gather the most accurate information possible regarding Khamenei's movements and location.

Unit 8200 specializes in signals intelligence and cyber surveillance, while Unit 9900 is known for analyzing satellite imagery and geospatial intelligence. Mossad's human-sourced network is considered one of the most effective intelligence networks in the world. By combining all these resources, Israel sought to obtain the most accurate and reliable information possible on the target. For


this mission, Mossad initially sought to gather as much information as possible about Khamenei's security circle and the network surrounding it. It is believed that human intelligence networks were extensively utilized for this purpose.

Intelligence agencies reportedly paid special attention to individuals who had contact with the leadership compound in some way. These could include maintenance workers, service providers, and other support staff. Efforts were also made to establish contact with local individuals perceived to be dissatisfied with the Iranian leadership.

Activities around the compound were constantly monitored to gather intelligence. Incoming and outgoing objects, changes in security arrangements, the movement of officials, and other signals were analyzed. The goal was to develop the most accurate picture possible of the leadership compound's functioning, security structure, and activities occurring there.


Extensive preparations were also made on the technical surveillance front. Israeli intelligence agencies reportedly monitored the communications and digital networks of individuals associated with the Iranian leadership. The activities of security personnel, drivers, aides, and other contacts associated with Ali Khamenei were studied to obtain vital information. Simultaneously, signals from various electronic and communication systems were analyzed.

Information from surveillance systems, cameras, and other digital networks installed in Tehran and sensitive government complexes was deciphered and stored. Furthermore, the city's traffic patterns, the movement of VIP convoys, and changes in security arrangements were also studied.

A former Israeli intelligence officer claimed that several traffic cameras in Tehran were hacked. According to reports, the footage and data from these cameras were used to study the activities of Iranian officials and their security networks.

All of these efforts were aimed at building a more accurate picture of the activities of the Iranian leadership and security establishment, in order to maximize intelligence before any potential action. Additionally, mobile phones belonging to individuals associated with Ali Khamenei were hacked using spyware, such as Pegasus. 

Furthermore, Israel and Mossad had begun clandestine preparations within Iran for years prior, delivering explosive drones, precision weapon systems, and related equipment into Iran through various means.

These explosive drones were deployed to weaken Iran's air defense system at an early stage in the event of a potential military operation. If Israeli and American fighter jets entered Iranian airspace, existing drones and other covert weapon systems could be used to attack Iran's air defense systems' radars, missile batteries, and air defense networks.

Furthermore, when Iran was installing Russian-made air defense systems, malware was pre-installed in some parts of the system through its supply chain, which could remain dormant for years and be activated when needed. This supply chain was used by Israel to detonate pager devices in Lebanon and Syria in 2024.


Furthermore, Israel began closely monitoring the activities of Ali Khamenei and important complexes associated with him through the use of spy satellites in space. To this end, Israel deployed the Ofeq-13 and Ofeq-16 spy satellites. These satellites regularly flew over the area, gathering images and other intelligence on the activities taking place there. These satellites could monitor even the smallest movements in the area, including changes in security arrangements and the movement of vehicles. The collected information was then analyzed and transmitted to Israel's intelligence and security agencies. Furthermore, American KH-11 Kennen spy satellites were also playing a crucial role in monitoring the region. These satellites are reportedly capable of taking extremely high-resolution images from hundreds of kilometers above sea level. The images collected by the satellites allow detailed study of a complex's structure, security systems, rooftop communications equipment, and surrounding activities. Advanced image processing techniques can also be used to determine the length, width, and approximate height of objects. Additionally, the US Orion Signal Intelligence Satellite (OSS) collects signals intelligence (SIGINT) from space and monitors strategic communications. With its help, the US and Israel were monitoring every signal and communication surrounding Iran's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei. The various data collected by the US and Israel was processed into the AI-based system, 'Project Maven,' to identify potential targets for Ali Khamenei. Meanwhile, on October 7, 2023, Hamas attacked Israel, which became a major trigger point for Israel . Following this incident, many countries around the world expressed sympathy for Israel. Israel subsequently blamed Iran and its alleged proxy forces—such as Hezbollah and Hamas—for the attack. Israel also launched military action against these proxy organizations. However, Israel was unable to directly attack Iran at that time because US President Joe Biden was not in favor of a regional war and a direct attack on Iran. Following this, the US elections were held, and Donald Trump was elected. Trump became president. He was considered a supporter of a tough policy toward Iran. During his first term, he withdrew the United States from the 2015 Iran Nuclear Deal (JCPOA) signed by Barack Obama and canceled that agreement.

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On June 3, 2025, Israel launched a military operation against Iran, called "Operation Rising Line." During this period, the United States supported Israel and increased its military presence in the region. This was followed by joint airstrikes against various Iranian targets.

Meanwhile, Iran had increased its uranium enrichment level to approximately 60%, further increasing Israel's concern. Stopping Ali Khamenei's nuclear program would become nearly impossible if Ali Khamenei and his leadership were not eliminated quickly. Iran was advancing its nuclear program every day.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a meeting with the Defense Minister, Mossad Chief, and IDF Intelligence Head to formulate a final plan to assassinate Khamenei, setting a date for the first quarter of 2026. On February



2-3 , 2026, Israel received crucial intelligence, which it had been working on for a long time. According to this information, Ali Khamenei was scheduled to hold a high-level meeting with approximately 40 of his top officials at Beth-e-Revri in the Pasteur Street Compound on the night of February 28, 2026. This was a significant opportunity for Israel, as Khamenei's entire senior leadership team would be present at the same location.

Previous intelligence information did not specify whether the meeting would take place in the upper area of ​​the Pasteur Street Compound or in the underground bunker. However, Israeli agencies speculated that the meeting would likely take place in the bunker, as Khamenei's security was generally considered stronger there. 

Following this information on February 23, Israel received two more important intelligence reports on February 27, 2026. According to these information, the meeting on February 28 was to be held not in the bunker, but in the upper part of the compound. It was also reported that the meeting had been moved from night to morning. This new information provided further clarity on the situation. Israel could not have found a better opportunity to target Ali Khamenei. 

Operation Roaring Lion and Operation Epic Fury begin

On February 28, at 7:30 am, fighter jets like F-35 and F-15 take off from the Israeli airbase and start moving towards the 'Passenger Street Compound' in Tehran.

At the same time, American fighter jets also take off from US regional bases in the Middle East. At around 7:50 am, Israeli and American jets approach Iranian airspace. Iran has strengthened its security system throughout the Tehran region with Russian-made S-300 and other air defense systems, making entry without disabling them extremely risky.

Meanwhile, Israel's cyber warfare unit (Unit 8200) had previously injected malware into the Iranian defense network through its supply chain, which had been dormant for a long time. These malware were activated, causing several Iranian radar screens to suddenly shut down and the command center to lose contact with field units. Consequently, Iran's air defense network became inactive. Meanwhile, the information and command network in Tehran also became inactive.


Additionally, the US Navy had deployed electronic warfare aircraft (EA-18G Growler) in the Gulf region as backup to counter any potential threats. As American and Israeli fighter jets approached the target, these aircraft activated powerful jamming systems, increasing electromagnetic interference in Iranian airspace and virtually paralyzing radar and communications systems.

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Following these circumstances, Israeli and American jets began moving toward the target area without significant resistance. US and Israeli fighter jets then targeted the location where the meeting was taking place, firing more than 30 missiles at pinpoint locations. Loud explosions were heard throughout the area, sending panic into the surrounding area.

Shortly thereafter, Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu shared information about the elimination of Ali Khamenei in a joint press conference. Israel named it "Operation Roaring Lion," while the US called it "Operation Epic Fury."

Iran subsequently confirmed the death of its supreme leader, calling it a serious attack and a major loss to the country. Iran's government and military leadership condemned the attack as a direct act of aggression and warned of consequences. Iran also warned

of retaliatory measures and increased regional tensions. Iran subsequently closed the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation, and reports emerged of attacks and damage to some US military bases in the Gulf region, further escalating regional tensions.