Iranian Leader, Top Officials Killed in US–Israel Strikes: What to Know

Iranian leader Ali Khamenei and other high ranking military figures were killed in U.S.–Israel airstrikes on Iran. U.S. and Israeli authorities said Feb. 28. Iranian state media later confirmed the death. Operation Epic Fury strikes began at 1:15 a.m. ET, and President Donald Trump has said “pinpoint” bombings will continue through the coming week, or longer. The deaths have left remaining Iranian armed forces leaders seeking immunity, Trump said on Truth Social Saturday evening. A senior Trump administration official said during a press briefing on Saturday that the United States had “indicators” that Iran was planning to use its missiles “preemptively,” or simultaneously with U.S. action, to target U.S. forces in the region....