BREAKING NEWS: Israel Launches Major Strike on Iran; Khomeini Is Dead

by CrownHeights.info

This is a developing story. Updates will follow as additional verified information becomes available.

Sirens sounded across parts of Israel Shabbos morning as the Israeli Air Force launched what officials described as a pre-emptive strike against strategic Iranian military targets.

09:00 a.m. — Explosions were reported in Tehran and several other major Iranian cities. According to regional monitoring sources, targets included air defense installations, ballistic missile facilities, and key Revolutionary Guard infrastructure.

10:30 a.m. — Israel’s Defense Ministry confirmed the operation was underway, declaring a nationwide state of emergency and temporarily closing Israeli airspace. Officials described the campaign as necessary to neutralize what they called “imminent strategic threats.”

12:15 p.m. — Iranian state media confirmed strikes on multiple military sites and accused Israel of violating international law. Iranian leadership vowed retaliation.

1:40 p.m. — Iran launched its first wave of ballistic missiles and drones toward Israeli territory and U.S. military positions across the region, including installations in Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Iraq, Jordan, and the United Arab Emirates.

2:10 p.m. — Air defense systems were activated across Israel. Several missiles were intercepted over central and southern Israel. Emergency services responded to reported impact sites.

3:00 p.m. — Reports emerged of missile interceptions over Gulf airspace. Authorities in the UAE confirmed at least one fatality in Abu Dhabi following debris or impact from an Iranian missile.

4:30 p.m. — The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps declared that additional waves of retaliation were forthcoming and warned that all Israeli and U.S. assets in the region were considered legitimate targets.

6:00 p.m. — The United Nations Security Council convened an emergency session as global leaders urged restraint amid fears of a broader regional war.

As of 8:00 p.m. Israel Time, casualty figures remain fluid. Iranian officials report multiple fatalities and injuries from Israeli strikes, though independent verification remains limited. Israeli authorities report several injuries from missile fragments and impact damage. One woman in her 40’s ha been reported killed in a ballistic missile strike on Tel Aviv.

U.S. President Donald J. Trump told NBC News that he believed Iran’s Supreme Leader is dead, following Israeli reports that they had confirmation.

Security analysts warn that the coming hours and days will be critical in determining whether the confrontation escalates into sustained regional warfare. Military readiness levels remain elevated across Israel and neighboring countries.