U.S. and Israel Strike Iran, Kill Khamenei in Operation Epic Fury
The United States and Israel launched massive airstrikes under Operation Epic Fury, killing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, hitting nuclear sites, IRGC centers, and leadership compounds in Tehran, Isfahan, and Parchin. President Trump described the action as vital to halt Iran's nuclear push and missile threats after failed diplomacy, with U.S. forces firing Tomahawks and HIMARS while Israel sent 200 jets with 1,200 bombs. Iran confirmed Khamenei's death, formed an interim council, retaliated with missiles killing civilians in Israel and striking U.S. bases and Gulf sites, and closed the Strait of Hormuz amid over 200 reported deaths including civilians.
3 U.S. service members have been killed in action and 5 are seriously wounded as part of Operation Epic Fury
Several others sustained minor shrapnel injuries and concussions — and are in the process of being returned to duty. Major combat operations continue and our response effort is ongoing.
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9 Killed in Karachi Consulate Storming After Khamenei Airstrike Death
The violence broke out Sunday after Khamenei, 86, died in airstrikes on his Tehran compound on February 28, sparking protests across Pakistan's cities including Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad. In Karachi, crowds breached outer barriers, leading to clashes with police and rangers that left nine dead—mostly young men—and dozens wounded by gunshots, while U.S. Marines reportedly fired on some protesters. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif called for calm, directing police to show compassion and even provide iftar meals to demonstrators during Ramadan, as authorities worked to contain the unrest without further fatalities.