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Israel-Iran Conflict Escalates After Khamenei's Death

3/2/2026

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  • Israel conducted strikes in Tehran on Sunday after the death of Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
  • Iran retaliated by targeting Israel and U.S. military assets, with over 200 deaths in Iran and casualties in Israel and UAE.
  • U.S. President Donald Trump acknowledged expected casualties, drawing mixed reactions.
  • As Congress prepares to vote on a war powers resolution, Republicans supported the action while Democrats criticized it for lacking congressional authorization.