US & Israel Strike Iran, Top Leaders Killed

0:00In Adelaide, it's March 19th. Here's what is happening. U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran have taken out numerous top leaders, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Kaminay. These attacks mark a major escalation aimed at weakening the regime and opening the door for change. Iranian state media confirmed Kaminay's death, along with other key figures like the intelligence minister and military commanders. The operations are called Operation Epic Fury by the United States, an Operation Roaring Lion by Israel. They hit hard in recent days, with Iran's president verifying the intelligence minister's death on March 18th as the third high-profile loss in just two days. The U.S. president called this the best shot for Iranians to reclaim their country. He labeled Kaminay one of the most evil figures in history. These strikes target longtime hardliners who shaped Iran's military and security apparatus since the 1979 Revolution. Among the dead are the head of the Revolutionary Guard Corps, the Armed Forces Chief of Staff, the Defense Minister, and leaders of weapons research.

1:04Say, tie to nuclear and missile programs. Others include top advisors and militia heads involved in suppressing protests and backing groups abroad. As the dust settles, questions swirl about Iran's next moves and power vacuum. Officials say the strikes disrupted plans against Israel and the West, but the full fallout remains unclear. Stay tuned for updates on this fast-moving situation. Support for this episode comes from our sponsor. See the description. A pillow that sounds as good as it feels. Built for listening in bed, S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com. Made in AI.