Middle East Crisis: Iran-Israel-US Conflict :

A major regional war has erupted following a joint US-Israeli airstrike that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, at his compound in Tehran.

Retaliation: Iran has launched "six waves" of missile and drone attacks targeting Israeli assets and 27 US bases across the Middle East. Explosions have been reported in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, and Manama.

Casualties: Reports indicate over 200 people have been killed in Iran, including Khamenei's top security officials and family members. The US has confirmed at least three service members killed.

Regional Impact: Hezbollah has joined the fray, firing rockets and drones into Israel, leading to retaliatory Israeli strikes on Beirut. Airspaces across the Gulf are largely closed, leaving thousands of travelers and students stranded.

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