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Last Updated: 2200 UTC, 28 FEBRUARY 2026
Report Focus Location: MENA
Authors: GSAT
Contributors: GSAT
GSAT Lead: MF
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PRIORITY UPDATE — 2200 UTC, 28 FEBRUARY 2026
Reported Death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly declared that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is dead, stating on Truth Social that Khamenei was "one of the most evil people in History" and that his death represents "justice for the people of Iran." Trump stated that "heavy and pinpoint bombing" will continue "uninterrupted throughout the week or as long as necessary." (Truth Social, NBC News, ABC News, 28 Feb 2026)
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GSAT (Geopolitical and Security Analysis Team) is Riley Sentinel's collective byline for team contributions or analysts requiring profile management due to sensitive work. All contributors are vetted by Riley Risk senior staff.
Nolan Byrd, Regional Security Analyst at Riley Risk, provides security analysis, and reporting for the RileySENTINEL platform, delivering insights for complex environments.
