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

The Hill · August 26, 2026 at 10:56 AM

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

President Trump said Wednesday he does not believe Iran’s Supreme Leader is dead after a report suggested the leader could be recently 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...

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