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President Trump confirms death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in massive US and Israeli attack
US and Israeli strikes on Iran have reportedly killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with state media confirming his death. The attacks also targeted Iran's leadership compound and resulted in a school bombing that killed over 100 children. Celebrations have erupted in Syria, particularly in Homs, while Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz to all shipping, disrupting global oil and gas trade. The US Congress is preparing to vote on Trump's war powers as tensions escalate in the Middle East.
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Iranian state media report the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, ending his decades-long rule over Iran.
President Trump confirms death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in massive US and Israeli attack
Primary reportIranian state media confirm death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in US-Israel attack
US and Israel defend attacks on Iran at UN Security Council emergency meeting. Iran alleges civilian deaths constitute 'war crime'.
Iran's Supreme Leader dead, says state media
Iran's Supreme Leader dead, says state media
Fireworks and celebrations reported in Homs, Syria following news of Iranian Supreme Leader's death
Iranian state media confirms death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei amid US-Israel conflict with Iran
More than 100 children reportedly killed in school bombing in Iran
Iranian media confirms death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader, may have been killed in a US or Israeli military strike, ending his nearly four-decade rule.
World leaders react cautiously to US and Israeli strikes on Iran and the reported death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
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