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Israel Strikes Iranian Schools, Killing Over 100 People
An Israeli strike hit an elementary girls' school in Minab, Iran's Hormozgan province, killing 108 people, with 63 others injured. The attack is part of a massive US-Israeli offensive launched Saturday morning that has triggered widespread regional violence across multiple Iranian provinces.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Confirmed Dead
Iran's state media has officially confirmed the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei following US-Israeli strikes, with the government declaring 40 days of national mourning. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed the killing occurred in Tehran, though some Iranian officials initially denied the reports.
Saudi Crown Prince Secretly Lobbied Trump to Attack Iran
Mohammed bin Salman, the Saudi Crown Prince, argued in favor of attacking Iran during multiple phone calls with Donald Trump over the past month, according to sources who spoke to the Washington Post. The lobbying effort paralleled Benjamin Netanyahu's long-standing campaign urging US strikes against Iran.
Pakistan Military Kills Over 300 Afghan Forces in Border Clashes
Pakistan's military, backed by artillery and air power, struck military installations inside Afghanistan overnight, killing more than 300 Afghan forces in days of escalating border clashes, officials said. The strikes represent a significant escalation in cross-border tensions between the two nations.
At Least 9 Killed in Pro-Iran Protests at Pakistan US Consulate
At least nine people were killed near the US Consulate in Karachi, Pakistan, after hundreds of pro-Iranian protesters stormed the building in response to Khamenei's death. Security forces opened fire to scatter the protesters, with several others injured in the violent clashes.
Iran Launches Retaliatory Missile and Drone Strikes Across Region
Iran has launched retaliatory missile and drone strikes against targets tied to US and Israeli forces, with impacts reported in Doha and Dubai. The counterattacks have struck multiple regional targets as tensions escalate following Saturday's US-Israeli bombardment.
Red Crescent Reports 201 Dead and 700+ Wounded from Bombardment
The Red Crescent reports at least 201 people have been killed and over 700 wounded, with 24 out of 31 Iranian provinces affected by the bombardment. The casualty toll continues to rise as workers clear wreckage from multiple strike sites across Iran.
One Killed and 120+ Injured in Israel from Iranian Retaliation
One person was killed and more than 120 injured in Israel from repeated barrages of Iranian missiles and drones, with many projectiles intercepted by the military. The attacks represent a significant escalation in direct strikes between the two nations.
Middle East Aviation Severely Disrupted, 19,000 Flights Delayed
International travel across the Middle East remains severely disrupted, with broader Middle Eastern airspace closed following the escalation. Thousands of flights have been delayed or cancelled as the region grapples with the security crisis.
Regional Partners Intercept Iranian Projectiles Amid Escalation
Saudi Arabia reported that Iran targeted its capital and eastern region in an attack that was repelled, while Jordan said it intercepted 49 drones and ballistic missiles. Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar's military also reported intercepting projectiles as the conflict spreads regionally.
Iranian Protesters Celebrate Khamenei's Death in Streets
Footage from social media showed people celebrating in the streets of Kiraj and other Iranian cities late Saturday after Khamenei's death was announced. The celebrations reflect internal divisions within Iran following the Supreme Leader's killing.
NCRI Announces Provisional Government as Opposition Rallies in Europe
The National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) announced a Provisional Government while supporters held demonstrations at Iranian regime embassies in Berlin, Paris, Stockholm, The Hague, and Bern on February 28. The move represents an organized opposition response to the regime's weakened position.