US Destroys Iran Guard HQ, First Fatalities in War to Overthrow Regime

US Central Command announced destruction of Iran's Revolutionary Guard headquarters in Tehran, marking first US combat deaths in the conflict. US President Trump stated the war could last a month, while Iran retaliated with missile strikes across Middle East. Pentagon confirmed three US service members killed, five seriously wounded. Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei killed in initial US strike, triggering pro-government demonstrations and interim leadership council formation. Iran claims joint US-Israeli operation eliminated 40 senior commanders including Khamenei. Gulf states retaliate with embassy closures and military mobilizations. Trump called conflict 'great deal for world' despite US casualties.

SOURCE: https://www.channelstv.com/2026/03/01/us-announces-destruction-of-iranian-forces-hq-first-us-deaths/