Iran War: U.S. and Israel Attack IRGC and Kill Khamenei
Iran War: U.S. and Israel Attack IRGC and Kill Khamenei
A major escalation in the Middle East conflict unfolded as U.S. and Israeli forces carried out coordinated air and missile strikes across Iran, destroying key military command sites and killing the country’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei along with senior Revolutionary Guard commanders. The operation has triggered widespread regional retaliation and heightened global tensions.
U.S. and Israeli Strikes on Iran Military Targets
United States Central Command announced that joint U.S.–Israeli airstrikes destroyed the headquarters of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), a central hub of the country’s military leadership. The strikes also targeted multiple command centres, air defence installations and missile sites across Iran’s capital and other regions. Iran’s leadership structures, including top military officials, were among the primary targets amid claims that the operation was designed to weaken Tehran’s war capabilities.
Death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Reported
Iranian state media and international reports confirmed that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in the initial wave of strikes on Tehran. Several high-ranking military and security figures, including the IRGC commander and defence officials, were also reported killed or seriously wounded. Iranian authorities declared a period of national mourning and formed an interim leadership council to manage the immediate political vacuum.
Escalating Retaliation and Regional Impact
Following the strikes, Iran launched missiles and drones targeting Israeli positions and U.S. military bases in the Gulf. Explosions and military exchanges were reported in neighbouring countries, drawing in allied and proxy forces such as Hezbollah. Several nations condemned the escalation and called for de-escalation, while others backed defensive measures. The conflict’s expansion has raised fears of broader instability from the Middle East to global markets and diplomatic relations.
