Here is the Iranian Supreme Leader’s complex… Satellite images reveal extensive destruction

Satellite images published by The New York Times have revealed significant destruction inside the complex of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Tehran, following an Israeli airstrike conducted as part of the joint operation with the United States.

These images constitute the first known documentation of the damage sustained by the complex, amid unprecedented regional tensions.

The photos show partial collapses of the roofs of several buildings within the secured perimeter of the complex, with debris scattered across areas that were previously intact.

According to an initial analysis of the images, multiple facilities suffered severe structural damage. However, neither the exact timing of the strike nor its circumstances have been independently confirmed to date.

Khamenei’s fate remains unclear

An Israeli official stated that Khamenei was among several senior Iranian leaders targeted by the strikes carried out by Tel Aviv early Saturday, but the outcome of the targeting remains unclear. So far, official Iranian media have not issued any statement regarding his location after the images were released.

Meanwhile, Reuters cited a source saying that Khamenei was not present in the complex at the time of the attack and had been moved to a safe location. Iranian media also reported that seven missiles fell near the presidential palace in the Shemiran area, north of Tehran, which is close to the Supreme Leader’s complex.

Strategic and symbolic implications

The targeted complex is not merely the residence of the Supreme Leader; it is also a major administrative and symbolic center of power in Iran. Observers note that any confirmed damage to this site carries deep operational and political significance, as it demonstrates the strike’s ability to penetrate one of the most heavily fortified areas of the Iranian command structure.

In the absence of official confirmations on the scale of losses or their consequences, further verification remains crucial to assess the actual impact of the strike on Iran’s leadership and internal security, while attention turns to Tehran’s potential response and the trajectory of regional escalation.