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Escalating Strikes in Iran Leave 550 Dead, Civilians Flee
3/6/2026
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Story summary
- Over 550 people have died as U.S. and Israeli airstrikes escalate on Iran, while civilians flee the country.
- Reports indicate the strikes damaged military and political targets, including the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran.
- A young woman who fled protests in January says people are waiting for a signal to rise up against the regime.
- Internet blackouts are complicating communication and reporting about the crisis.
