The Digester

State media and U.S. officials say a coordinated U.S.-Israel offensive killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, prompting Iranian retaliatory strikes and reports of civilian casualties and widening fears of regional escalation.

Iranian state media confirmed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is dead following coordinated U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced the strikes and urged Iranians to take over their government.
U.S. and Israeli officials said the operation targeted Revolutionary Guard facilities, senior leaders and nuclear-related infrastructure.
Iran responded by firing missiles and drones at Israel and U.S. bases in the region, and exchanges of fire continued.
Iranian authorities and local reports described significant civilian casualties and said a school was hit, while U.S. Central Command reported no U.S. casualties.
Khamenei's death leaves no clear successor, raising the risk of broader regional instability and potential market disruption.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei killed after U.S.-Israel strikes

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