US-Israel Strike Kills Top Iran Leaders

0:00On March 1st, the CIA gathered solid intelligence on a high-level meeting in Tehran, involving Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and top officials, which prompted the United States and Israel to adjust their strike plans. Israel launched the attack early Saturday, with jets taking off around 6 a.m. their time, followed by missiles hitting the leadership compound at 9.40 a.m. in Tehran, where senior figures from the Revolutionary Guard, Defense Ministry, and Security Council had gathered. Iranian State media reported Khamenei's death, while officials confirmed the killings of key commanders like Muhammad Pakhpor and Ali Shammkani, marking a major blow to the regime's top ranks. Follow-up strikes targeted Iranian intelligence leaders, causing heavy losses even though the top spy chief escaped, building on improved US, tracking from recent conflicts. This operation highlights ongoing tensions, with past US leaders like President Trump noting similar opportunities to target Khamenei as the situation in the region remains fluid.