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This summary provides a retrospective timeline of a major conflict between Israel, Iran, and the US that occurred in early 2026. It details the escalation of hostilities, including the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and the subsequent ceasefire.
Why it matters
The events described represent a major geopolitical shift in the Middle East, involving significant military casualties and regional instability.
Israel and the US launched Operations Roaring Lion and Epic Fury on February 28, with the stated aim of creating conditions for regime change
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed by an Israeli strike on a Tehran bunker. Iran’s defense minister and several IRGC generals were also killed in the largest-ever aerial attack by the IAF
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