Military
U.S.-Israeli Strikes on Iran Enter Second Day as Khamenei Confirmed Dead
The joint U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran has entered its second day following confirmation that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in aerial bombardments targeting his compound. Iran has launched retaliatory missile barrages across the Gulf region as the conflict escalates.
Key Takeaways
- Supreme Leader Khamenei confirmed dead after Israeli strikes on his compound
- Israel struck over 500 targets with 200 warplanes in the opening phase
- Iran launched approximately 150 ballistic missiles at Israel and Gulf states
- UAE intercepted 132 of 137 incoming ballistic missiles
- No designated successor leaves Iran's leadership in unprecedented uncertainty
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