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Top Iranian Leaders Killed; Retaliation Against Israel Promised
3/1/2026
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Story summary
- Iranian state media confirmed the deaths of key military leaders, including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and Armed Forces Chief of Staff Abdolrahim Mousavi, in the wake of Israel's Operation Roaring Lion.
- The strikes occurred on Saturday morning and targeted a meeting of Iran's Supreme Defense Council.
- Iranian officials vowed retaliation against Israel and the U.S.
- They warned of intensified missile strikes on American bases and Israeli targets.
