US-Israel Strikes on Iran Escalate: Trump Confirms Khamenei's Death Amid Tel Aviv Missile Barrage

Joint Offensive Launched: Israel used 200 fighter jets to hit 500 targets including air defenses, missile sites in Tehran, Isfahan, Qom; US fired Tomahawks from warships, killing ~40 officials like IRGC commanders and advisor Ali Shamkhani.

Khamenei Confirmed Dead: Trump posted on Truth Social calling him "one of the most evil people in history"; Israeli sources shared body photo, Netanyahu noted "growing signs" he's gone; Iran denies, no official confirmation.
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Iran's Retaliation Hits Tel Aviv: Ballistic missiles breached Iron Dome, wounding 21+ (some seriously), damaging buildings; further strikes on US bases in Gulf states like Bahrain, Qatar caused minor injuries, debris deaths.

Casualties and Chaos: Iran reports 200+ dead, 700+ injured; Israel declares emergency, closes airspace; Strait of Hormuz shut, airlines divert; UN condemns escalation
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Developments
Strikes followed failed nuclear talks, amid Iran protests and proxy threats; Trump vows continued bombing for "peace," urges IRGC surrender and regime change. Iranian civilians mixed: some cheer in Tehran streets. Regional airspace shut, markets volatile.
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Sources: Wikipedia (2026 Israeli–United States strikes on Iran), CBS News, DW News, 7NEWS, Time, Al Jazeera