Feb 28 20:00 ET
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Ayatollah Khamenei killed in joint US-Israel strike
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in joint US-Israeli strikes launched on Saturday, February 28, 2026, marking the start of Operation Epic Fury. Iran declared 40 days of national mourning. President Trump warned Iran not to retaliate, stating the US would respond forcefully to any Iranian counterattack.