As a result of strikes by the U.S. and Israel, the residence of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been destroyed in Tehran, according to a satellite image published by Iranian media "Sabrin News," reports LETA citing DPA.
The "Beit-e Rahbari" complex has been completely destroyed, as seen in the photo.
Residents of the capital also report that the residence has been damaged.
It is unclear whether Khamenei was in the residence at the time of the strike.
In recent weeks, amid rising military tensions, he has rarely appeared in public.
Iranian authorities have likely made Khamenei's security a top priority, and the current whereabouts of the leader are unknown.
Khamenei is the political and religious leader of the country, as well as the supreme commander of the armed forces.
In an interview with the American television channel NBC, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that, to his knowledge, Khamenei is alive.
Iran, "may have lost one or two commanders," the minister said.
Iran seeks de-escalation and is open to negotiations provided that the U.S. and Israel cease their strikes, noted Araghchi.
Although there are currently no direct contacts, "if the Americans want to talk to us, they know how to reach me," the minister emphasized.
Iran and the U.S. have resumed negotiations on Tehran's nuclear program, with the latest round of talks taking place two days ago.
Araghchi also confirmed that Iran is striking U.S. bases in the region but characterized it as an "act of self-defense."
It was reported that on Saturday, Israel and the U.S. struck Iran, resulting in missile attacks affecting both the capital Tehran and other cities.
Iran retaliated against Israel, as well as against U.S. military facilities in Bahrain and other countries in the Persian Gulf.
