Iran-Israel Conflict Escalates After Khamenei's Death

0:00Tampa Bay stories making news on March 1st. Iran and Israel traded heavy strikes after a surprise U.S. and Israeli attack killed Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Kamanay. The assault targeted top leaders in military sites, sparking vows of revenge from Tehan. The U.S. military reported three service members killed and others wounded, marking the first American deaths in this fast escalating conflict. Last rock Tehran, with Iranian officials saying more than 200 people have died since the strikes began, Iran hit back with missiles aimed at Israel and U.S. bases in Gulf states like Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates. Israel reported ten deaths overall, including eight from a strike on a synagogue. Meanwhile, President Trump urged Iranians to overthrow their government, but streets in Tehran stayed quiet as people sheltered from airstrikes. Their military forces set up checkpoints, and while some cheered Kamanay's death from rooftops, others mourned publicly. Iran quickly formed a leadership council to govern until a new supreme leader is picked

1:03in one or two days. Israel promised non-stop airstrikes on Iranian targets, while flights across the Middle East grounds to a halt and oil markets braced for shocks from. Threats to key shipping routes. This comes after a 12-day war last June that weakened Iran's defenses in nuclear program. People say the latest moves were planned for months amid rising tensions over Tehran's nuclear activities, raising fears of a wider regional war. Dianan is brought to you by our sponsor. A pillow that sounds as good as it feels, built for listening in bed, soli.com