Trump: If Ayatollah is dead, Iran 'putting on a good show'

A top U.S. official has cast doubt on reports claiming Iran’s supreme leader may be deceased or in critical condition, dismissing the speculation as potentially misleading. In a recent interview, the official suggested that while the leader suffered severe injuries, there is no confirmation of death and that any signs of decline could be part of a staged response. The remarks come amid unverified claims about the leader’s health status, raising questions about the authenticity of the situation. The statement highlights ongoing uncertainty over the true condition of Iran’s most powerful figure.

President Trump said Wednesday he does not believe Iran’s supreme leader is dead after a report suggested he could be deceased or brain-dead. "He was very seriously wounded, but I don't think he's dead,” Trump said in an interview with conservative commentator Glenn Beck. “And if he is, they're putting on a pretty good show...