US and Israel launched massive “Operation Epic Fury” strikes on Iran on Feb 28, targeting Khamenei’s compound and killing seven senior officials like Mohammad Pakpour and Ali Shamkhani, with Netanyahu confirming signs of Khamenei’s death.
Key Strikes & Casualties
IDF used 200 jets to hit 500 targets, including missile sites; Iranian media reports Khamenei’s daughter, son-in-law, and granddaughter killed, while a cryptic X post fuels survival rumors. Iran retaliated with 137 missiles and 209 drones on UAE, damaging Dubai Airport, Burj Al Arab (four injured), and Jebel Ali Port; one civilian death in Abu Dhabi.
International Reactions
Trump urged Iranians to topple the regime; UN’s Guterres condemned escalation, IAEA saw no radiation; Russia/China blast “aggression,” Oman mediates ceasefire calls. India urges restraint; EU, France, Brazil push diplomacy; flights grounded region-wide.
