[Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Says Iran's Supreme Leader and President Are 'Safe and Sound'] According to Golden Finance, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Baghaei stated on the evening of February 28 that Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei and President Pezehkhiziyan are both 'safe and sound.' Baghaei made this statement during interviews with ABC News and Sky News. On the same evening, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu delivered a speech claiming that increasing evidence suggests Khamenei is 'no longer alive.' Israeli media later cited senior Israeli officials reporting that Khamenei has 'passed away.' (Xinhua News Agency)