A daylight attack on Iran’s capital, Tehran, initiated jointly by the United States and Israel, has resulted in smoke rising from the city’s downtown area, according to initial reports. The strikes occurred as former U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed in the operation.
Trump made the announcement regarding Ayatollah Khamenei’s death following the U.S.-Israeli attack, as reported by CNN, BBC, The Washington Post, and The New York Times. The New York Times reported that the attack was accompanied by a call from Trump for a change in government in Iran.
The coordinated attack represents a significant escalation in regional tensions. While details regarding the specific targets and extent of the damage remain limited, the involvement of both the U.S. And Israel signals a unified front against Iran. The Washington Post is maintaining live updates on the unfolding situation.
The BBC reported that Trump specifically identified Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as having been killed in the strikes. This claim has not been independently verified by other news organizations at this time.
The New York Times reported that the U.S. And Israel launched the attack, with Trump subsequently calling for a change in government in Iran. No immediate response from the Iranian government has been publicly released.
