The United States and Israel have launched a military campaign against Iran, resulting in the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and former president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. US President Donald Trump confirmed the strikes and warned that operations would continue until all objectives are achieved, urging Iranian forces to surrender or face death.
Hezbollah retaliated by launching missiles and drones towards Israel, marking the first such attack since the US-Israeli strikes began. The Israeli military responded by striking Hezbollah targets across Lebanon, including Beirut's southern suburbs. The UK confirmed a suspected drone strike on RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus, with no casualties reported.
Oil prices surged by 13% to $82 per barrel amid fears of global economic disruption, as the Strait of Hormuz was effectively closed. Three US service members were killed in action, the first confirmed US casualties. A missile strike on a girls' school in southern Iran killed nearly 150 people, according to Iranian state media.
Trump stated that 48 Iranian leaders had been killed and that Iran's new leadership had requested talks, which he agreed to. However, a Reuters/Ipsos poll found only 27% of Americans approved of the strikes, with half believing Trump is too willing to use military force.
