Ali Khamenei Dead, Arizona Leaders Split on Iran Conflict

February 28, 2026 ADI Staff Reporter
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Ayatollah Khamenei meeting with members of the Iran's Assembly of Experts [Photo via Khamenei.ir under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.]

On Saturday, President Donald Trump confirmed that Iran’s leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has died following the Israeli strike in Tehran. Ali Khamenei, a repressive leader who terrorized his own citizens, was killed when his compound crumbled around him and was reduced to rubble.

President Trump announced Ayatollah Ali Khamenei death on Truth Social:

Khamenei, one of the most evil people in History, is dead. This is not only Justice for the people of Iran, but for all Great Americans, and those people from many Countries throughout the World, that have been killed or mutilated by Khamenei and his gang of bloodthirsty THUGS. He was unable to avoid our Intelligence and Highly Sophisticated Tracking Systems and, working closely with Israel, there was not a thing he, or the other leaders that have been killed along with him, could do. This is the single greatest chance for the Iranian people to take back their Country. We are hearing that many of their IRGC, Military, and other Security and Police Forces, no longer want to fight, and are looking for Immunity from us. As I said last night, “Now they can have Immunity, later they only get Death!” Hopefully, the IRGC and Police will peacefully merge with the Iranian Patriots, and work together as a unit to bring back the Country to the Greatness it deserves. That process should soon be starting in that, not only the death of Khamenei but the Country has been, in only one day, very much destroyed and, even, obliterated. The heavy and pinpoint bombing, however, will continue, uninterrupted throughout the week or, as long as necessary to achieve our objective of PEACE THROUGHOUT THE MIDDLE EAST AND, INDEED, THE WORLD!

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Arizona’s congressional delegation was quick to respond to the news.

Senator Mark Kelly posted on X.com:

People who’ve never served are often the quickest to start dropping bombs without a plan for what’s next.

The American people have seen this play out before and they’re tired of it. Trump is sending our servicemembers into harm’s way without a clear explanation or an end goal.

Congressman Abe Hamadeh stated on X.com:

In a dangerous world we must stand shoulder to shoulder with our allies against the suicidal regime of the Islamic Republic of Iran. America First does not mean America alone.

The Iranian people deserve freedom and dignity.

God bless our brave military men and women conducting combat operations and those in the region.

Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari posted on X.com:

Khamenei was the epitome of evil. For decades, he oversaw the torture, imprisonment, and murder of countless Iranians who dared to demand freedom. American blood is on his hands as well. No one should mourn him and his death is a relief.

But removing one man does not dismantle a brutal regime. Military force alone will not secure a democratic future for the Iranian people, and it risks putting U.S. troops in further danger if there is no serious plan for what comes next. An action of this magnitude demands strategy, clarity, and a credible path forward.

I want nothing more than a free Iran and safety and security for innocent Iranians. That requires more than force. It requires seriousness, accountability, and a real plan to support the Iranian people in determining their own future.

Rep. Eli Crane only reposted the House Homeland GOP Committee X.com post:

Amid a heightened global threat landscape, TSA security officers deserve to be paid and at full operational capacity.

Senate Democrats need to stop holding @DHSgov funding hostage.

Senator Ruben Gallego stated on X.com:

I lost friends in Iraq to an illegal war. Young working-class kids should not pay the ultimate price for regime change and a war that hasn’t been explained or justified to the American people.

We can support the democracy movement and the Iranian people without sending our troops to die.

Congressman Juan Ciscomani posted on X.com:

Today’s action by President Trump sends a clear message: the Iranian regime’s aggression and destabilizing threats will not go unanswered. For decades, the Iranian regime has funded terror, attacked our allies, and threatened American servicemembers. President Trump and his administration have continually been seeking peace, but Iran chose escalation.

Protecting American lives and interest must always come first. I stand with our troops and remain committed to holding this dangerous regime accountable.

May God protect our servicemembers and bless the United States of America.

Rep. Greg Stanton stated on X.com:

My thoughts are with all U.S. service members and personnel in harm’s way, and I pray they return home safely.

The Iranian regime has murdered Americans, violently repressed its own people, and fueled instability across the region. No one will mourn its collapse.

But the United States cannot be dragged into another open-ended foreign war. Americans know the cost of conflicts with no clear strategy, no defined objectives, and no end in sight, and they do not want to repeat those mistakes.

Speaker Johnson should immediately bring the House back into session. Then the administration must come to Congress, lay out its strategy and objectives, and seek authorization. That is what this moment requires, and what the Constitution demands.

Rep. David Schweikert stated on X.com:

Because of the courage and resolve of America’s military and our Israeli allies, we have a real chance to build lasting peace in the Middle East and to give the Iranian people a chance to live free from the oppression they have endured for decades.

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3 Comments

  1. Division of the nation – Kelly ; Read revelations – you’ll see the end of the story – your a FOOL! Trump’ers – Read revelations 17 – you see the end of the story.. we are where we are ; this event will not change that end – just make the timing ‘100% accurate’ as to what else needs to happen to get to that ‘near term end’… Who is TRUMP? I’m still undecided ..but have no doubt the ‘Abraham Accord’ is a key element of the equation noted; End Times evolution. Doubt it – or not ; We’re on the road to that end and “Very Close” to that resolution – As Gomer Pile would say – Surprise Surprise Surprise.. while believers are sitting back waiting for the equation to come to solution. Thank you Lord

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  2. Gallego and Kelly can simply GFT and go visit the Iranian leader in hell. Hope he has 72 pigs in hell and gets to sell bacon cooking for an eternity. You go to be so proud on your two worthless POS senators from the state of AZ. What a pair they are.

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