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Trump Strike Kills Khamenei, Iran Hits Hormuz, US Blamed

4/24/2026

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Legal Adviser Reed Rubinstein said before the May 1 deadline the February air campaign was defense for Israel.
President Donald Trump ordered Feb. 28 strikes that killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, prompting Iran to fire missiles and drones at forces in Strait of Hormuz.
A report citing 100 scholars says the attack broke the UN charter while a Reuters/Ipsos poll shows Americans blame Trump for price hikes and view the war as unpopular.

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Legal Adviser Reed Rubinstein said before the May 1 deadline the February air campaign was defense for Israel.
President Donald Trump ordered Feb. 28 strikes that killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, prompting Iran to fire missiles and drones at forces in Strait of Hormuz.
A report citing 100 scholars says the attack broke the UN charter while a Reuters/Ipsos poll shows Americans blame Trump for price hikes and view the war as unpopular.