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Story summary
- The conflict in West Asia escalated after U.S. strikes on Iran.
- The strikes reportedly killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and shut down the Strait of Hormuz.
- U.S. President Donald Trump said the operation aimed to eliminate threats from Iran for U.S. safety.
- Intelligence sources dispute claims that Iran is developing intercontinental ballistic missiles.
- Australia supports the strikes, while China condemns them.
