Iran launches retaliatory strikes against US, Israel after Khamenei's death
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claims to have launched retaliatory strikes targeting 27 US bases in the region, Israel's army headquarters, and an arms complex in Tel Aviv in response to the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The semi-official Tasnim news agency reported the attacks, though they couldn't be independently verified. Earlier, the IRGC vowed revenge for Khamenei's death, warning 'the killers of the Imam of the nation will not escape severe, decisive, and deterrent punishment.' Israel experienced rocket alerts early Sunday, with its air force deployed to counter threats. US President Donald Trump warned Iran against retaliating, stating 'THEY BETTER NOT DO THAT' and threatening 'WITH A FORCE THAT HAS NEVER BEEN SEEN BEFORE!' Saturday's attacks killed top Iranian officials including Khamenei, the defence minister, and IRGC head, according to Israel, with over 200 deaths reported by the Red Crescent.