US Airstrike Kills Iran's Khamenei, Retaliation Ensues

0:00I'm Cory with the story, and this episode is brought to you by NordVPN. If you use public Wi-Fi or care about your privacy online, NordVPN helps keep you. Connection. Secure across all your devices. Links in the episode description. Here's the latest from across the UK. A U.S. air strike has killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatola Ali Kameneh at age 86, along with family members and top military figures. President Donald Trump confirmed the strike Saturday, highlighting it as, Justice, after decades of conflict. The attack destroyed Kameneh's compound, marking a major blow to Iran's leadership. The New York Times drew sharp criticism for its obituary headline, which described Kameneh as a hard-line cleric who built Iran's regional power. Social media users called it too lenient for a figure blamed for thousands of deaths and widespread extremism during his 36-year rule. Iran's port and online, with many celebrating the news and slamming the times for not labeling

1:00him a dictator outright. Trump urged Iranians to rise against their regime, seeing this as their best chance for change. Iran retaliated Sunday with strikes on nearly 30 U.S. bases across the Middle East, including an aircraft carrier in the Gulf. Explosions hit allies like Israel, Qatar, and others, killing U.S. servicemen and civilians while drones targeted sites in Dubai and Bahrain. Pope Leo XIV warned of a potential catastrophe, calling for dialogue over more violence. As airstrikes continue and revenge vows escalate, the region braces for what comes next.