U.S. and Israeli forces conducted a decisive decapitation strike against the Iranian leadership in Tehran on February 28, 2026.
Iranian state media confirmed the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei following the total destruction of his high-security compound.
“This operation was a necessary step to neutralize immediate threats and support the Iranian people in their quest for freedom,” said the White House Press Secretary.
In immediate retaliation, Iran’s military launched expansive missile volleys targeting U.S. bases in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.
The military kinetic action follows months of intensifying domestic protests where security forces have reportedly killed thousands of civilians.
The United Nations Security Council has called an emergency session as regional powers brace for a prolonged and asymmetric continental war.
Following the announcement the Brent Crude oil price was up at $125.40.