U.S.-Israel Strikes Devastate Iran's Leadership

0:00This is Cory with the story, and here's what's making news across the globe right now. U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, since February 28, have taken out key leaders, hitting the heart of the country's political and military, structure. The attacks killed Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Kaminay, who had ruled for over three decades, along with top security advisers and commanders. This marks the biggest direct assault on Iran in years. The strikes came right in the middle of nuclear talks between Washington and Tehran, with Oman playing mediator. They follow a long shadow war, and it's well-day conflict between Israel and Iran, back in June 2025. These losses have shaken Iran's power base, removing figures who shape security policy, expanded regional influence, and handled nuclear issues. Officials like former nuclear negotiators and revolutionary Guards leaders were central to the regime's tough stance against the West. Energy markets and shipping lanes across the Middle East are feeling the heat, with the

1:00conflict now spreading wider. Iranian state media confirmed deaths from strikes on Tehran compounds and meetings of top brass. More recently, on March 17, strikes killed a veteran security council secretary and the Beseech paramilitary commander, plus others. The situation remains tense as Iran grapples with his leadership vacuum. Support for this day in an episode comes from our sponsor. Don't need to switch positions. The sound is already where your head is, S-O-L-I-SOL-PILO.com