What to know about the latest US-Israeli attacks on Iran

Associated Press (AP) ConflictNews ReportEN 9 min read 100% complete by By BRIAN MELLEY and ANGELA CHARLTONMarch 1, 2026 at 04:53 PM

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In March 2026, the U.S. and Israel launched a joint military attack on Iran, targeting locations in Tehran, including the compound of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Following the attack, Iranian state media confirmed Khamenei's death. U.S. President Donald Trump urged the Iranian people to overthrow their government. In response, Iran launched missile strikes against Israel, specifically in Beit Shemesh. Protests erupted in Pakistan condemning Khamenei's death, with police using tear gas to disperse demonstrators. The attacks mark an escalation of tensions between the U.S., Israel, and Iran.

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U.S. President Donald Trump called on the Iranian public to “seize control of your destiny”.

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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has died.

factual — Iranian state media90% confidence

The U.S. and Israel launched a major attack on Iran on Saturday.

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Smoke was seen rising in Tehran after the U.S. and Israel said it launched an attack on Iran.

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The first strikes of the attack appeared to target the compound home to Iran’s Supreme Leader.

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Key Entities & Roles

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Pakistan 30% Lahore 30% Beit Shemesh ×240% Tehran ×370% Donald Trump ×280% Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ×490% Israel ×590% United States ×6100% Iran ×7100%

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iran 100% us-israeli attacks 90% ayatollah ali khamenei 80% u.s. intervention 70% military force 60% tehran 60% missile strike 50% islamic leadership 50% democracy protesters 40%