Joint Strikes Kill Khamenei, Escalate Middle East Conflict

0:00It's March 1st. This episode is brought to you by NordVPN. If you use public Wi-Fi or care about your privacy online, NordVPN helps keep your connection secure across all your devices, links in the episode description. Here's your UK news in two minutes. US and Israeli forces carried out joint strikes on Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's home in Tehran on Saturday, killing the Iranian supreme leader along with. His daughter, grandchild, daughter-in-law, and son-in-law, Russia's president Vladimir Putin called the attack a cynical violation of international law and human morality, sending condolences to Iran's. President China strongly condemned the operation as a breach of sovereignty and urged an immediate halt to military actions while North Korea labeled it an illegal act of aggression showing gangster-like conduct from the US and Israel. These statements came just days after the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, where tens of thousands of civilians and soldiers have died over four years.

1:04UK Defense Secretary John Healey said no one will mourn Khamenei, pointing to his regime's record of murdering protesters and exporting terror, including risks to British troops in the region. EU leaders expressed hope for Iran's people to shape their future, but warned of rising instability. Meanwhile, Iran is ramped up attacks with suicide drones hitting Dubai's airport and hotels by Iran's bases and a major hotel and other spots. Across the Middle East, straining travelers as the conflict spreads.