US-Israeli strikes kill 48 Iranian leaders, including Khamenei – Trump claims success

US-Israeli military operation kills 48 Iranian leaders, including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, according to President Trump. The Saturday strike aims to dismantle Iran's leadership and degrade military capabilities. Trump described the offensive as 'a major success' in interviews with Fox News and CNBC, claiming progress is 'ahead of schedule'. Iran confirmed Khamenei's death. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) reported three US service members killed and five wounded in the conflict, alongside sinking an Iranian warship in the Gulf of Oman. Protests erupted in Pakistan and Iraq following Khamenei's death.

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