Iran Strikes Back After Khamenei's Death

0:00Here's more Birmingham news for March 1st. Iran and its allies launched missiles and drones at Israel and U.S. bases in Gulf countries like Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar. This came right after a joint U.S.-Israeli air strike, killed Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah, Ayatollah, Ali Kaminay, at his Tehan office. The 86-year-old leader died Saturday, along with top revolutionary guard commanders and advisors. And Donald Trump called it a chance for Iranians to reclaim their country from one of history's most evil figures. The strike was months in the planning, hitting during Ramadan and targeting military sites, government symbols, and nuclear-related spots. Iran confirmed the deaths and quickly set up a council to run things until a new leader is picked. State media reported relatives of Kaminay also perished, including a daughter and grandchild. U.S. flagging flags went up at holy sites, with 40 days of public grief declared nationwide. Trump warned Iran on social media not to escalate, threatening an unprecedented U.S. response

1:03if they hit hard. Iranian officials vowed devastating payback, saying the U.S. and Israel crossed a red line. Democrats criticized the action for lacking full congressional approval, though the White House said key leaders were briefed. Casualties mounted quickly, with a woman killed by missile debris near Tel Aviv and another from Shrapnel in Dubai. Fires broke out at UAE ports and a famous hotel. Flights grounded across the region and air defenses lit up the skies. Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and others intercepted attacks on their soil too. Tensions could spill wider, risking oil markets if the Strait of Hormuz gets blocked. That's where a third of sea-transported oil flows. Extranges of fire continue, with everyone bracing for more retaliation amid Iran's leadership shake-up.