Israel strikes Iranian leadership meeting choosing Khamenei successor

Fox News - WorldCenter-RightEN 2 min read 100% complete by Michael Dorgan,Trey Yingst,Anders HagstromMarch 3, 2026 at 05:10 PM

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According to a senior Israeli official, Israel struck a meeting of Iran's Supreme Council on Tuesday as they convened to choose a successor to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The strike is described as a significant escalation in a joint U.S.-Israeli campaign, dubbed Operation Epic Fury (US) and Operation Roaring Lion (Israel), aimed at dismantling Iran's political and military leadership. The operation, which began Saturday, has reportedly killed over 40 senior Iranian leaders, including Khamenei, and more than 1,000 combatants. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated the conflict aims to neutralize Iran's ballistic missile and nuclear ambitions. Vice President JD Vance said the U.S. objective is to prevent Iran from possessing nuclear weapons. The joint assault is currently in its fourth day.

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JD Vance 40% Tehran 40% Donald Trump ×250% Supreme Council 50% Benjamin Netanyahu 60% Operation Roaring Lion 60% Operation Epic Fury ×270% United States ×280% Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ×290% Iran ×1195% Israel ×795%

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