On February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel launched coordinated military operations, named Roaring Lion and Epic Fury, targeting Iranian leadership. The stated objective was to create conditions for regime change in Iran, according to official statements.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader, was killed in an Israeli airstrike on a bunker in Tehran. Iran's defense minister was also reported killed, though details remain unconfirmed. The strikes mark a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between Israel, the US, and Iran.
International reactions have been mixed, with some allies expressing support for the operations while others, including Russia and China, condemned the strikes as a violation of Iran's sovereignty. The situation remains fluid, with no immediate response from Iran's military.
