Yes, I know he was sick and old, and old sick men die.
But it is interesting that this occurred immediately after Bibi’s speech, in which Bibi denounced him, compared him to Haman, during Purim, under a Blood Moon.
Just a big coincidence, I’m sure! :-)
There is speculation that these rumors are spread by the Israelis, to jam up the nuclear deal. The timing is right.
Khamenei has cancer and is dying, but precipitating a power struggle right now could make a deal impossible. So hey, why not give it a try?
“...he was sick and old, and old sick men die....”
Sometimes not nearly fast enough.