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This article details a major military conflict between Israel, the US, and Iran that began in February 2026. It reports on the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, significant casualties on both sides, and a subsequent ceasefire established in April 2026.
Why it matters
The report describes a massive geopolitical shift in the Middle East, including direct military confrontation between major powers and significant loss of life.
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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