Less than 24 hours into Iran military operation, state media confirms Khamenei's death

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Ballistic missiles fired from Iran are intercepted by Israel’s air defense system over the Galilee, February 28, 2026
Ballistic missiles fired from Iran are intercepted by Israel’s air defense system over the Galilee, February 28, 2026
(photo credit: AYAL MARGOLIN/FLASH90)

IDF continues strikes on Iran missile infrastructure

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Israeli Air Force fighter pilots prepare to strike Iran, February 28, 2026
Israeli Air Force fighter pilots prepare to strike Iran, February 28, 2026
(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)

Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei killed in strike, Iranian media says

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Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during a meeting in Tehran, Iran January 3, 2026.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during a meeting in Tehran, Iran January 3, 2026.
(photo credit: Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader/WANA (West Asia News Agency)/Handout via REUTERS)
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Israeli police report possible fallen explosives

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Search and Rescue Unit rescued three civilians in central Israel

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IDF SEARCH and Rescue Unit operates at a building hit by an Iranian missile.
IDF SEARCH and Rescue Unit operates at a building hit by an Iranian missile.
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Sirens sound in Israel's North

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Hostile aircraft invasion sirens sound in Israel's northern border communities

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Trump: We have several 'off ramp' options for ending operation against Iran

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US President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address during a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber at the Capitol on February 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. Trump delivered his address days after the Supreme Court struck down the administration's tariff strategy.
US President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address during a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber at the Capitol on February 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. Trump delivered his address days after the Supreme Court struck down the administration's tariff strategy.
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Israeli Air Force conducts its largest-ever attack as over 200 aircraft strike 500 targets in Iran

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The IDF strikes Iranian rocket launchers across Iran, February 28, 2026 (IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)
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Israeli woman succumbs to injuries after Iran strike

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Ballistic missiles fired from Iran are intercepted by Israel’s air defense system over the Galilee, February 28, 2026
Ballistic missiles fired from Iran are intercepted by Israel’s air defense system over the Galilee, February 28, 2026
(photo credit: AYAL MARGOLIN/FLASH90)

UN Secretary General is 'not in a position' to confirm Khamenei's death

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UN SECRETARY-GENERAL António Guterres addresses the General Assembly last month. It is time to create alternatives to the UN, the writer argues.
UN SECRETARY-GENERAL António Guterres addresses the General Assembly last month. It is time to create alternatives to the UN, the writer argues.
(photo credit: REUTERS/SHANNON STAPLETON)