Israel-Iran War Live Updates: Is Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Dead? Trump’s Claim, Cryptic X Post By Supreme Leader Fuels Speculation

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US-Israel Iran Attack News Live Updates:

1. Joint Strike Launched — US & Israel launch Operation Roaring Lion / Epic Fury, hitting Tehran, Isfahan, Qom, and other major Iranian cities.

2. School Strike — An Israeli airstrike on a girls’ elementary school in southern Iran kills at least 85 children; more feared buried in rubble.

3. Trump Calls for Regime Change — Trump urges Iranians to “take over your government,” confirms major combat operations targeting Iran’s missiles and nuclear sites.

4. Khamenei’s Fate Unknown — Israeli TV reports supreme leader likely killed; Iran’s FM says he’s alive “as far as I know.”

5. Iran Retaliates Regionally — Iran strikes Israel and US assets in UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Jordan.

6. Abu Dhabi Casualty — UAE confirms 1 killed after Iranian missile strike in Abu Dhabi.

7.Iran Closes Schools & Universities — All educational institutions shut down; internet blackout at 4% of normal levels.

8. Iran Open to Talks — Iranian FM says deal was close before strikes, signals willingness to negotiate if attacks halt

9. US Travel Warning — State Department urges all Americans to leave Iran immediately.

10. Mass Flight Cancellations — Dozens of airlines including British Airways, Turkish Airlines, Air India, and Virgin Atlantic suspend Middle East routes.

11. Mass Evacuation Urged — Italy, Germany, India, China, and others urge citizens to flee Iran immediately.

12. Israel on High Alert — New Iranian ballistic missile launches detected; sirens active across central Israel.

13. IAEA Urges Restraint — Nuclear watchdog warns of safety risks; no radiological incident reported yet.

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