In a significant escalation of conflict, Iranian state media confirmed the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei following a U.S.-Israeli military strike on February 28, 2026. President Donald Trump celebrated the operation, asserting it was aimed at eliminating a long-standing threat from Iran. The strikes resulted in at least 201 fatalities and 747 injuries across 24 provinces, prompting Iran to retaliate aggressively. Iran's Foreign Ministry labeled the U.S.-Israeli actions a 'declaration of war,' and Iran has since launched hundreds of missiles and drones targeting U.S. bases and cities in Israel, including Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf declared that 'the time for final revenge has come,' emphasizing that the U.S. and Israel have crossed a red line and must pay the price for their actions.
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Iranian Retaliation Following Us-Israel Strike Killing Khamenei
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Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei is dead after a U.S.-Israeli strike, prompting Iran's retaliation with missile attacks. Trump warns of severe consequences, escalating tensions and global concern.
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