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U.S. Military Strikes Iran: 1,000 Dead, Khamenei Site Hit

3/4/2026

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The U.S. military has targeted nearly 2,000 sites in Iran since Saturday, leading to over 1,000 deaths.
U.S. President Donald Trump noted that some casualties were potential future leaders of Iran.
Significant strikes have hit government and military locations, including the site where Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed.
Mehr news agency reported damage to Golestan Palace, a UNESCO-listed site and coronation venue of the last shah in 1967.

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Story summary

The U.S. military has targeted nearly 2,000 sites in Iran since Saturday, leading to over 1,000 deaths.
U.S. President Donald Trump noted that some casualties were potential future leaders of Iran.
Significant strikes have hit government and military locations, including the site where Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed.
Mehr news agency reported damage to Golestan Palace, a UNESCO-listed site and coronation venue of the last shah in 1967.