Operation Epic Fury

Operation Epic Fury, a joint US-Israel military operation, has resulted in the deaths of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei and approximately 40 other top Iranian officials. This significant development occurred amidst heightened tensions, including an alleged Iranian plot to assassinate President Trump and Iran's continued work at an underground nuclear site. The operation also involved strikes on what the IDF described as a key Iranian military command center, an underground bunker. The conflict has seen Iran damage numerous US military sites across the Middle East. The broader context includes a US-brokered framework deal between Israel and Lebanon, and ongoing efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with the US threatening action against Oman. The war, now in its 100th day, has seen various diplomatic efforts and Iranian proxy actions, such as in the Red Sea, while raising concerns about Iran's nuclear capabilities and regional stability.