On March 1, 2026, Iran confirmed the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei following an Israeli airstrike, which also targeted three of Khamenei's top military commanders, resulting in approximately 201 Iranian officials dead and 747 injuries nationwide. In response, Iranian missile attacks have intensified, with a recent strike in Beit Shemesh killing at least nine Israelis, marking one of the deadliest incidents since the conflict escalated. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged the pain of these losses, stating, "These are painful days... I send my wishes for a full recovery to the injured." Meanwhile, Netanyahu emphasized that Israel is striking at the "heart of Tehran" and plans to intensify attacks, claiming that they have eliminated Khamenei and dozens of senior officials of the Iranian regime.
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Iranian Missile Strikes Kill Nine Israelis After Khamenei'S Death
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Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei is dead after an Israeli airstrike, escalating conflict with missile attacks on Israel. U.S. forces also involved, raising fears of a wider regional war.
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