Israel dropped 30 bombs on Khamenei’s compound, CIA had told the location – report

Updated: 01-03-2026, 10.12 AM

What is the news?

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed in a joint operation between Israel and America. Yesterday, Israel and America bombed Khamenei’s office in the capital Tehran. Khamenei died in this. Along with him, about 40 senior officials including Israeli Defense Minister Amir Nasserzadeh were also killed. It is being told that America and Israel were preparing for this attack for months. Important information related to this has now come to light.

CIA knew Khamenei’s location – report

new York Times According to the report, the CIA had ascertained Khamenei’s location before the attack. Officials say that high-level intelligence was given for the operation. According to the report, America’s intelligence agencies had been keeping an eye on Khamenei for months, so that information could be obtained about his activities and security. This information was shared with Israel, after which the attack was carried out.

Why was the attack carried out in the morning?

The report said that earlier this attack was to take place at night. However, intelligence was received that Khamenei was going to hold an important meeting at 9:40 am, after which the timing of the attack was changed. Israeli officials said that intelligence forces learned that Khamenei was scheduled to hold three meetings on Saturday. wall street journal described the occasion as a ‘unique’ occasion which led to the attack during the day.

Claim in the report- Saudi Arabia convinced America for military action

washington post The report said that American intelligence agencies had informed President Donald Trump that there is no direct threat to America from Iran. According to the report, Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke personally to Trump on the phone several times in the last month. During this time he had repeatedly asked Trump to attack Iran.

Which senior officers were killed in the attack?

Iran’s state media has confirmed the death of many senior people. Apart from Khamenei, these include his security advisor Ali Shamkhani, Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces General Abdolrahim Mousavi, Defense Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh and IRGC Commander-in-Chief Mohammad Pakpur. Iran’s Police Intelligence Chief Golamreza Rezaian is also reported to have been killed. Apart from this, more than 40 senior employees have been injured.