U.S. and Israel strike Iran as Trump confirms Khamenei is DEAD

The United States and Israel have launched a sweeping military operation against Iran, striking leadership targets and more than 500 military sites in what President Trump has dubbed Operation Epic Fury. Explosions have rocked Tehran, with civilians fleeing the capital as U.S. sea and air assets carry out sustained attacks. Washington says the mission is designed to prevent a nuclear armed Iran and has even called on Iranians to rise up against the regime. Iran’s capital reportedly erupted in cheers and celebrations after Israeli and U.S. officials said Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in coordinated strikes. There has been no official confirmation from Tehran as the situation remains fluid. Iran has retaliated with a barrage of missiles and drones targeting Israel and U.S. bases across the region, including in Qatar, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. While many projectiles were intercepted, a U.S. base in Bahrain sustained damage. Gulf states long seen as stable hubs for global business are now directly in the firing line, raising fears of a wider regional war. Oil prices are climbing and tankers are diverting from the Strait of Hormuz as markets react to the escalating conflict. U.S. aircraft carriers, advanced fighter jets and missile destroyers remain in position, signalling more strikes could follow. With global leaders scrambling diplomatically, the world is watching to see whether this spirals further or shifts back to negotiations. Subscribe to never miss an episode of Ticker - https://www.youtube.com/@weareticker