Trump Claims Iran Planned First Attack, US-Israel Strikes Kill Khamenei

US President Donald Trump stated Iran intended to launch the first attack, prompting US-Israel strikes that killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and 49 top military officials. Khamenei died alongside his daughter, grandchild, son-in-law, and daughter-in-law. Israeli forces also killed top advisor Ali Shamkhani and Revolutionary Guards chief General Mohammad Pakpour. Trump said he 'might have forced Israel’s hand' to prevent Iran's planned attack, calling negotiations with Iran 'with lunatics.' The strikes reportedly 'knocked out virtually everything' Iran has. Iran vows retaliation against US and Israel.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/03/03/war-iran-was-going-to-attack-us-israel-first-trump/