"Iranian state television and state-run IRNA news agency reported Khamenei's death without details. In counterattacks, Iran fired drones and missiles at Israel and aimed strikes at U.S. military installations in Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar. Exchanges of fire continued into early Sunday."
"Israel said it had worked with the U.S. for months to plan the attacks. The U.S. military said targets in Iran included Revolutionary Guard command facilities, air defense capabilities, missile and drone launch sites, and military airfields. One of the first strikes hit near the offices of the 86-year-old Khamenei, who had ruled since 1989 and held ultimate power."
"The strikes came two days after the latest U.S.-Iran talks as Trump pressured Tehran for a deal to constrain its nuclear program, building up a fleet of warships in the region. Iran's theocracy also has struggled with growing dissent following nationwide protests that began over the economy but turned into anti-government ones."
Iranian state media reported Supreme Leader Khamenei's death following coordinated U.S.-Israel military strikes on Iranian targets including Revolutionary Guard command facilities, air defense systems, and military airfields. Iran responded with drone and missile attacks on Israel and U.S. installations in the Gulf region. At least 201 people were killed and over 700 injured in the strikes, with significant casualties reported at a girls' school. The escalation occurred amid ongoing nuclear negotiations, with the Trump administration pressuring Iran on its nuclear program while maintaining a military fleet presence in the region. Iran faces internal challenges from widespread anti-government protests. World leaders responded cautiously, and the U.N. Security Council convened an emergency session.
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