US EditionIsrael targeted Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei, President Pezeshkian in Opening Strike: Report
The strikes targeted Iran's supreme leader, president, and multiple military sites to prevent nuclear advancement, with over 7,000 deaths reported, officials said.
- On Saturday, February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel launched OPERATION EPIC FURY targeting senior Iranian officials including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and President Masoud Pezeshkian, outcomes unclear.
- Officials argued the strikes were pre-emptive to remove threats to Israel during Ramadan, following months of planning with Washington amid failed nuclear talks.
- Two US carriers including the Abraham Lincoln provided aircraft and radar support as Israeli airspace closed, forcing global airlines to cancel Middle East flights amid explosions near Bahrain, Abu Dhabi, and Kharg Island.
- Hours after the joint attack, Iran's Revolutionary Guards launched missile and drone strikes against US bases, including the US Fifth Fleet headquarters and Al-Udeid Air Base, with a US official saying the campaign will last multiple days.
- Hopes for a diplomatic solution dimmed as strikes near Kharg Island, which handles 90 percent of Iran's crude exports, raised risks to oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz while regional civilians faced fuel queues, bank withdrawals, and internet blackout fears.
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The battle over Iran's future has entered a decisive phase. Israel and the US want to continue fighting until the Islamic Republic collapses, while the Iranian regime vows to fight on and win in retaliation for the death of Supreme Leader Khamenei. No one knows how the war unleashed by Israel and the US will play out in the long run, but the short-term goals of the various parties are already visible. Let's start with Israel and the Americans. Y…
Iran's president, Masud Pezeshkian, appeared this Sunday in public for the first time after speculation about his fate after yesterday's bombing of the United States and Israel, in which the supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, died. In a statement on state television, Pezeshkian offered his condolences to the Iranians on the death of Khamenei, which he described as "a great tragedy" for Iran.Keep reading...
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The Economic TimesSaudi push helped US carry joint strikes on Iran: Report
A joint US-Israel operation, 'Operation Epic Fury' and 'Operation Roaring Lion', targeted Iran. The strike resulted in the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other senior officials. Saudi Arabia and Israel reportedly influenced the US decision. Iran is observing a period of national mourning. The focus now shifts to selecting Khamenei's successor.
The US President is certain: Iran's Supreme Leader has been deliberately killed. Iran is blocking the passage of ships in the Strait of Hormus. And: Israel's army reports the targeted killing of the main Ajatollah military. Live analysis.
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