US-Israel (both countries)Měi Yǐ美以joint / combinedliánhé联合airstrike / air raidkōngxí空袭IranYīlǎng伊朗，Supreme Leaderzuìgāo lǐngxiù最高领袖Khamenei (Iranian Supreme Leader)Hāméinèiyī哈梅内伊in / duringzài在attack / strikexíjī袭击in / duringzhōng中to die / to be killedshēnwáng身亡。
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China & WorldUS and Israel Launch Joint Strikes on Iran; Supreme Leader Khamenei Killed in Attack
On February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel launched joint surprise strikes on Iran, killing Supreme Leader Khamenei. Iran immediately launched large-scale retaliation; the Strait of Hormuz was declared closed, sending international energy markets into turmoil.
On February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel launched a joint surprise attack against Iran, targeting nuclear facilities, ballistic missile bases, and political-military leadership. Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed in the attack. Iran's official media confirmed his death on the morning of March 1. According to reports, the U.S. CIA had advance intelligence about Khamenei's meeting with senior officials, which was shared with Israel, allowing coordination of this precise strike. During the strike, more than ten top Iranian defense officials were killed simultaneously, and some of Khamenei's family members also perished in the attack. Iran immediately launched retaliation, firing over 500 ballistic missiles and nearly 2,000 drones against Israel and U.S. military bases in the Gulf region. An Iranian Revolutionary Guard commander announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, an action that caused serious impact on global energy supply, with international oil prices subsequently rising sharply. On March 8, Iran completed the election of its new Supreme Leader, with Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the previous Supreme Leader, being elected as the new Supreme Leader. The international community had mixed reactions to this military operation. The EU called for maximum restraint from all parties, while U.S. domestic polls showed over 60 percent of respondents opposed military action against Iran. Analysts point out that this conflict has evolved from bilateral confrontation into a multilateral crisis affecting Middle East and even global order, with regional stability difficult to restore in the short term.
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